A widepread species of ‘Bird’s Nest Fern’ that occurs naturally throughout much of Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. Normally an epiphyte or lithophyte in nature, it grows equally well in a moist, well drained media or in a garden with good soil drainage. It’s classic Bird’s Nest shape is actually useful in nature as a ‘trash basket’ to catch leaves and other fallen debris so that nutrients may be absorbed. A desirable plant with many uses from landscape to potted and even terrariums when small. Growing it as an epiphyte is a good way to see this plant as it would appear in it natural habitat.

Asplenium antiquum ‘Japanese Birdnest‘  This is one of the most widely grown forms of birdnest ferns due to it’s compact size, beautiful form with many narrow leaves in a in a gracefully arching rosette. Suitable for shaded gardens, growing as an epiphyte in trees or on mounts, indoor culture or terrarium use when small.