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Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus

Polypodiaceae

Fronds in rosettes; stemless; glossy leaves which arch outward; new leaves form a fiddle in the center.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Use: pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: n/a

Blooming Period:

Height: 2 ft

Width: 2 ft

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: low

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; Watch for fluoride tipping. This plant does well with night temperatures a few degrees cooler--65-70 degrees, not below 40.

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