Asplenium Avis - bird's nest fern

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Bird's nest ferns of all kinds are very handsome plants for lounge rooms and bathrooms, and for shade planting in subtropical and frost-free gardens.

Asplenium nidus ferns like Avis are even more handsome than their cousins - nidus means "shining" and their leaves are very broad and glossy, bright granny-smith green. Give this one some good soil or potting mix, mist it regularly if your climate is dry, and enjoy watching those lush fronds unfurl.

Mature plant image: Forest & Kim Starr cropped to size.

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Description

Asplenium nidus 'Avis' - bird's nest fern

APPEARANCE : Shade loving foliage plant of broad long strappy leaves in a rosette. With regular watering this fern will establish quickly.
USE FOR : Tropical gardens as a feature plant or shady understory planting. Suited to containers and indoor gardens; ferneries & rock gardens. Attach to the fork of a tree for a natural effect.
CLIMATE : Frost free
PLANTING : Plant in a shaded position ensuring the crown of the fern is above the soil line. The growing medium needs to be well drained to allow for plenty of air movement around the roots and avoid wet feet. Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks.
CARE : Ferns thrive in humid conditions, provide frequent watering during the warmer months and less during winter. Apply a slow release fertiliser during spring and a >liquid based fertiliser every 4 weeks during the warmer months, take care to dilute your solution to half the recommended dose to avoid burn. Re-pot container plants only if they are outgrowing their pots. Remove old fronds to keep plants looking fresh and avoid disease.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : 40cm - 1.5m H x 0.4-1 m W depending on whether pot-grown or garden planted.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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