{"product_id":"asplenium-nidus-17cm-h45cm-kal0000030","title":"Asplenium nidus 17cm H45cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Asplenium nidus—the glossy fern with a fresh, sculptural rosette. Her broad rippled fronds unfurl from the centre like a living green fountain, bringing rainforest softness without the feathery mess of some ferns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asplenium nidus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird’s Nest Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tropical epiphytic fern found across warm rainforest regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humid forest canopies and tree hollows where roots sit in airy organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal; avoid hot direct sun that can scorch the fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bathroom, kitchen or warm living room away from dry heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e She appreciates humidity and steady moisture, but the crown should not sit wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep at 16–26°C and protect from cold draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top layer starts to dry, watering around the pot rather than into the central crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePet-friendly\u003c\/em\u003e – bird’s nest ferns are generally treated as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a loose, moisture-retentive but airy fern mix with bark and fine organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually propagated commercially by spores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, arching fronds need room to fan out beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate in warm humid conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for scale, mealybugs and occasional fungus gnats if kept too wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when roots fill the pot, keeping the crown at the same level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove damaged fronds at the base with clean scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, glossy fern that instantly softens modern interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nest-like centre collects organic debris in nature, helping feed the fern where it grows above ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"17cm H45cm","offer_id":58352598581512,"sku":"KAL0000030","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_3426.jpg?v=1785783512","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/asplenium-nidus-17cm-h45cm-kal0000030","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}