{"product_id":"avis-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-avis","title":"Avis Bird's Nest Fern - Asplenium nidus 'Avis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvis Bird's Nest Fern (\u003cem\u003eAsplenium nidus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Avis') is the broad leaved, glossy rosette that makes a shaded corner look lush. Planted in the garden it can reach about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, while a pot keeps it nearer 40cm. With regular watering it establishes quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad, glossy fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long, strappy leaves are wide and undivided, a bright fresh green that looks bold rather than lacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSettles in quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given regular water it establishes fast, so a new planting soon looks settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden, pot or indoor room.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits tropical beds, ferneries, rock gardens, containers and indoor gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA natural look on trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach it to the fork of a tree and it takes on the look of a rainforest epiphyte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native species, easy around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Asplenium nidus grows wild in Australian rainforest, and bird's nest ferns are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature plant in tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single rosette beside a shaded entry or path makes an instant focal point, and the broad leaves pair well with palms, gingers and cordylines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady understorey drifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under trees and along south facing fences, plant 1m apart. Garden grown rosettes spread to about 1m, so they touch as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and indoor gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot it stays closer to 40cm, which suits verandahs, entries and bright rooms out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerneries and rock gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it into a pocket of moist, humus rich soil among rocks, where its arching fronds soften the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Avis Bird's Nest Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost free is the rule. Avis grows best in tropical and subtropical gardens and in the most sheltered coastal pockets of warm temperate areas, in shade or filtered light with no hot afternoon sun. In colder districts keep it in a pot and bring it indoors before frost arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use good garden soil or a quality potting mix that drains freely, so air can move around the roots. Plant with the crown above the soil line and avoid wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch, then water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water frequently in the warmer months and less in winter. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid fertiliser every four weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half the recommended dose to prevent burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old fronds as they age to keep the plant fresh and avoid disease. Repot container plants only when they have outgrown their pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Avis Bird's Nest Fern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for filling a shaded bed, though they start small and take a few seasons to build a full rosette. The 140mm pots carry more foliage for a faster result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are best planted promptly. Expect a quiet few weeks while the roots take hold, then new fronds from the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eHow to grow ferns in Australian conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eMore ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants to grow alongside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden grown, expect up to about 1.5m tall and 1m wide. In a pot it usually stays closer to 40cm, so the pot size controls it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it outside in southern cities?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost does not reach. A sheltered, shaded courtyard on a mild coast can work, but in colder districts it is safer in a pot that can move indoors for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I attach it to a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the fork of a tree gives a natural effect. Choose a shaded, sheltered fork, anchor the plant in a pocket of moist, free draining mix, and water it by hand in dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787165139263,"sku":"ASP-NID-AVIS-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787165172031,"sku":"ASP-NID-AVIS-140MM-P10","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/avis-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-avis.jpg?v=1792149358","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/avis-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-avis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}