Bird's Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Fern is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: crown death from frost on tender varieties. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage. Beyond that, prehistoric elegance with delicate layered fronds makes it one of my…

I've been growing Bird's Nest Fern for a full year now and want to capture what each season offered. spectacular new crozier unfurling in spring was the clear high point — everything you're told about Bird's Nest Fern at that time of year is true. But the plant has something to offer in every season…

I'd had Bird's Nest Fern for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to misting the fronds in dry centrally heated rooms and the difference over the next two months was dramatic. prehistoric elegance with delicate layered fronds became muc…

As a complete beginner I was nervous about starting with Bird's Nest Fern. It turned out to be more forgiving than I expected, as long as I paid attention to positioning in shade or dappled light away from direct sun. I grow mine in a fern wall or vertical garden in a shaded courtyard which is work…

After growing Bird's Nest Fern for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner. First: positioning in shade or dappled light away from direct sun is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: frond browning and crisp tips in dry air will happen and you should know how t…