Bird's-nest fern (Asplenium nidus)
Bird's-nest fern, also known as Nest fern
The bird's-nest fern (Asplenium nidus) is indigenous to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. The name "bird's-nest fern" comes from the plant's distinctive central rosette, where its fronds emerge, resembling a bird's nest.
Key Facts About Bird's-nest fern
Attributes of Bird's-nest fern
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Height
50 cm to 1 m
Spread
50 cm to 1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
N/A (Ferns do not produce flowers)
Flower Color
N/A (Ferns do not produce flowers)
Scientific Classification of Bird's-nest fern
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Ferns
Order
Polypodiales
Family
Spleenwort
Genus
Spleenworts
Species
Bird's-nest fern