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.

A really nice, low-growing to somewhat mounding species that is fairly new on the scene. Native to South Africa, it is vigorous and easy growing with short, very branchy stems and lots of adventitious roots.

It is very full and dense with growth in small whorls, medium green, and easy! Superior terrarium choice.

Keep moist, not wet. Does not like to dry out completely.

Selaginella krausiana

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.

The ‘Netherlands’ clone of Platycerium bifurcatum is a selected cultivar of this species that has become the most widely produced. Developed to be hardier, with stiffer leaves and more forgiving of ‘eratic’ watering, especially the nemsis of most ferns; overwatering. Physically it looks like the common form, but with a bit more silvery color and deeper incised fronds that reach about two feet long.

Like the typical form it can withstand outdoor winter conditions in much of Florida and warmer areas of the south and west and is exceedingly easy to grow. Please note that our 4 inch potted plants are big enough to mount to a plaque or basket and are a best choice as a starter for that purpose.

Neither a moss nor a fern, this handsome little creeping plant from Africa is a delight for the terrarium. It also makes a great windowsill plant, and thrives in shaded gardens as a groundcover. Loves abundant moisture and grows into dense mats of delicate stems with leaves of varying shades of green with golden yellow tips to the branches.

This is one of the epiphytic 'bear's paw' ferns, with big, thick, woolly rhizomes. The foliage is blue-green, glaucous, deeply lobbed and reaching about 18 inches tall. Very full, making a great hanging basket plant or potted specimen. Will grow well epiphytically. Young plants suitable for terrariums where they add a splash of color.