#Bird's nest fern

[drhoz]

#2189 - Asplenium australasicum - Bird's Nest Fern

A very large epiphytic fern endemic to Australia, with a somewhat complicated taxonomic history, not helped by the fact that it's anatomy is so simple that there's not much to distinguish it from related species. For example, Japanese ferns which were considered to be A. australasicum were found to be so genetically distinct they got renamed A. setori. It's also very similar to Asplenium nidus, which unhelpfully is also called Bird's Nest Fern, and is found from east tropical Africa, across Asia to Japan, and in northern Australia and various Pacific Islands.

The fern can grow to over a meter and a half across, collecting falling plant debris in the middle of the rosette - and also acquiring snakes, which can be a surprise for fern collectors. A popular ornamental plant, where given sufficient drainage, and grown as a vegetable for the growing fronds in Taiwan.

Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales

[fallensapphires]

House Plants: Ferns

And the thoughts that are blown with the scent of the fern

Are as new and as old as the world.

[tagong-boy]

Bird's Nest Fern

"Emerald Wave "  (Crispy Wave)

[thekeymonster]

Fern Kitty - Botanimal Pet Portrait

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I’m on Patreon, I sell Prints and I have an Etsy Shop.

[jayslittlejungle]

terrarium gang

[cerbreus]

Finally finished my tile top nightstand :-) will post more pics when it's daytime!

[sunbreaking]

lil guy update

[aquaplant]

Tentatively……Asplenium sagittatum / Birds Nest Fern

[introversiontherapy]

These little dots on the leaves on my maidenhair fern (named Cosette), are the spores that she needs to reproduce. The spores, which are white right now, should darken as the days go on. The spores are on the back of her leaves, and I am very excited that they can now be seen on the front of her leaves. 3/11 of my plant collection are ferns. I love ferns so much i want more of them they are so pretty and so suitable to the lighting in my house and my climate.

[knightofwands]

[rootsraja-updates]

Asplenium, commonly known as Bird's Nest Fern, is a low-maintenance indoor plant loved for its wavy, vibrant green fronds. Ideal for shaded spaces, it thrives in indirect light and humid conditions, making it perfect for homes and offices.

[amongthebugs]

Gah im so jealous i cant grow massive Asplenium nidus like this in my state ☹️

[bachiles]

Your Smile for the Day

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bird nest fern

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Bird's Nest and Ferns by Fidelia Bridges

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