Fern
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Monrovia® varieties
Traits
Varieties We Carry
BirdsnestAsplenium nidusOsakaAsplenium nidus
Sizes & Pricing
6 inMonroviaFrom$19.95
1 galFrom$16.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Shade, Full Shade
WaterModerate to High
Mature size2-4 feet × 2-4 feet
About Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus, bird's nest fern, is a tropical epiphytic fern from Southeast Asia, Australia, and East Africa with broad, strap-like, bright green fronds radiating from a central nest-like crown. A popular indoor and shade-garden plant, it grows naturally in the forks of trees and on rocky surfaces in humid forest environments. Starting at $16.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Higher water demand in summer heat.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Grow in bright indirect light or shade — never direct sun, which scorches fronds. In NE Florida, a north- or east-facing outdoor location under tree canopy is ideal for landscape use.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; do not allow to completely dry out between waterings. In outdoor NE Florida settings, the humidity helps, but supplement watering during dry spells. Avoid chemical pesticides — use insecticidal soap only if needed.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil with slightly acidic pH. Fertilize with a dilute balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can cause leaf tip burn.
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Common questions
Is Bird's Nest Fern a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bird's Nest Fern is a fern for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-4 feet × 2-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.