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Bird's Nest Fern 1 - 1½ ft tall Medium Plant Only

$69

Pot style:

Plant Only

Easy Care

Novice. The Bird's Nest Fern can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions

Pet Safe

Safe plant for pets.

45-day Guarantee

Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.

Made to Order

Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.

Green Shipping

Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.

Califiornia Sourced

Your orders are prepared in our workshops in Los Angeles, CA.
All our plants are grown in California under ideal conditions and responsibly.
We prioritize for our pots and accessories handmade craftsmanship.

Plant Details & Size

A resilient indoor fern with lush bright green foliage. Its large and wavy fronds grow in a circular pattern, resembling a bird’s nest. This beauty prefers medium to bright light and loves humidity.

  • Overall size from bottom of pot to the top leaf: 1 - 1½ ft tall
  • Nursery pot ⌀: 6 in
  • Safe for pets
  • Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
  • Native to Southeast Asia and Australia
  • Botanical name: Asplenium nidus

*Please note that our plants are live and naturally grown (not artificial), so each one is unique, and shape or appearance may vary. While we aim to deliver plants within ±10% of the listed height, this cannot be fully guaranteed. If you have specific preferences or questions about plant height, please reach out, we're happy to assist.

Is This the Right Plant for You?

In native settings or with proper care, the Bird’s Nest Fern can grow 2-3 feet a year, quickly becoming a voluptuous centerpiece for your coffee table or shelf. New leaves grow from the center and extend out to reach towards the sun.

Difficulty: Novice

The Bird's Nest Fern can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions

Pets

Safe plant for pets.

Light

Prefers medium light, or bright shady areas · View Light Guide

Care Essentials

Light

Prefers medium light, or bright shady areas · View Light Guide

Water

Keep soil lightly moist, avoid watering the center

Care Guide

Mist your Bird's Nest Fern freely to boost humidity, and avoid placing it in direct, strong light.

Find more information in the complete care guide for the Bird's Nest Fern.

Nursery Pots and Sleeves

Style it your way. Perfect for those who want to personalize their greenery, our unpotted plants allow you to pair lush, vibrant foliage with planters of your choice.

Each plant arrives in a practical grow pot or felt sleeve that ensures proper drainage and healthy growth. With this collection, you have the freedom to create a look that’s uniquely yours with quality greenery Léon & George is known for.

What's included

When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:

  • Sourced from top California growers
  • Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
  • Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
  • Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
  • Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
  • Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
  • Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
Pair your plant with one of our premium planters, curated for style, craftsmanship and practicality. Each set is made to order and we ensure the plant you receive fits perfectly with your planter. Pre-assembled sets come with staging materials for optimal airflow, drainage and long-term care.
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Lush and leafy, the Bird's Nest Fern is a great plant to pair with others for a lush microbiome. Consider pairing the Bird's Nest Fern with other houseplants of varying heights for a layered, jungle aesthetic.

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customer reviews for the Bird's Nest Fern

beautiful. arrived in perfect condition.

Marcia F.

Verified Buyer

May 12, 2023

Minneapolis, MN

Featured Questions

How Fast Do Bird’s Nest Ferns Grow?

Bird’s Nest Ferns (Asplenium nidus) are known for their elegant, arching fronds and tropical appearance. In terms of growth rate, they are generally considered slow to moderate growers, depending on their environment.

Under optimal indoor conditions—warm temperatures, high humidity, and bright, indirect light—you may notice new fronds unfurling every few weeks during the growing season (spring through early fall). However, they typically take several years to reach their full size, which can be up to 2 to 3 feet in width indoors.

Cooler temperatures, dry air, and low light can all slow down growth. While not fast growers, Bird’s Nest Ferns are relatively low-maintenance and long-living, making them a worthwhile investment for indoor greenery.

How Do I Water My Bird’s Nest Fern?

Water your Bird’s Nest Fern when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy, and avoid pouring water directly into the center of the rosette.

What Kind of Light Does a Bird’s Nest Fern Need?

Bird’s Nest Ferns thrive in bright, indirect light, similar to the dappled sunlight they receive in their native tropical forests. An ideal location would be near an east- or north-facing window, or a few feet away from a bright south- or west-facing window with filtered light.

Too much direct sunlight can scorch the fronds, causing them to become yellow or brown and crispy. If your fern is exposed to intense light, consider using a sheer curtain or moving it slightly back from the window.

While Bird’s Nest Ferns can tolerate lower light levels, their growth may slow down and the fronds may appear less vibrant or smaller over time. In dimmer rooms, supplementing with a grow light can help maintain healthy foliage.

In summary, choose a spot with plenty of soft, natural light—bright but not harsh—for the healthiest and most vigorous growth. Striking the right light balance will help your Bird’s Nest Fern stay lush, green, and full.

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