How to care for a Bird’s Nest Fern

How To Care for a Bird’s Nest Fern

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Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Do not water directly into the center of your fern, but instead, water around it. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet-friendly plant.

Fun Fact

The roots of the Bird’s Nest Fern form dense root balls. This plant cannot be propagated and will remain as a single rosette indefinitely.

Plant Origin

Southeast Asia, Polynesia

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Bird’s Nest Fern:
  • Pale green leaves, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered

  • Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:

Overwatered

  • New growth browning:

Overwatered