{"product_id":"broad-leaf-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-antiquum","title":"Broad Leaf Bird's Nest Fern - Asplenium antiquum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Leaf Bird's Nest Fern (\u003cem\u003eAsplenium antiquum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a shade loving foliage plant with broad, strappy leaves arranged in a generous rosette. It reaches 90cm to 1m tall and spreads to about 1.5m wide, so it is wider than it is tall, and it fills shady gaps quickly. It is a first class choice for rockeries, ferneries, big pots and the ground beneath trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad, glossy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, strappy fronds with a generous width make a lush rosette that looks full from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishes quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e With regular watering this fern settles in and grows away quickly, so shady beds fill in sooner than with many ferns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles a touch of frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it tolerates light frost, which gives it a wider range than the more tender tropical ferns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany places to put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in ferneries, rock gardens, big pots or tropical garden beds, or tuck it in the fork of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird's nest ferns are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so they suit family gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and ferneries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a partly shaded rock garden the broad rosettes soften stone and fill the gaps. Plant 1.2m apart so the rosettes just touch as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy growing beneath established trees, where the soil is loamy and the shade is dependable. Use it as a feature plant or a shady understorey layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig pots and indoor gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container suits its wide habit, and it copes with bright indoor rooms out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Broad Leaf Bird's Nest Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaded position suits it best. It loves humidity and suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and established plants tolerate light frost. In colder gardens keep it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in good loamy soil with the crown of the fern above the soil line. The mix must drain well, so air moves around the roots and wet feet are avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Water frequently in the warmer months and less in winter. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid feed every four weeks in the warmer months at half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut off old fronds to keep the plant looking fresh and avoid disease. Repot container plants only when they outgrow their pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Broad Leaf Bird's Nest Fern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. The tube is the economical way to plant a large shady area, while the 140mm pack arrives with more leaf and gives a quicker display. Our grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. If it shows as sold out, the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright. Plant promptly, water in and mulch, and expect new fronds from the centre once the roots have taken hold.\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=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eFerns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eHow to grow ferns in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo about 1.5m wide, from a plant that stands 90cm to 1m tall. Allow room for a low, wide rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants tolerate light frost. Young plants are more tender, so shelter them in their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in a rockery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a good rockery plant in a partly shaded location, and the broad leaves soften the stone. Make sure the soil drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790171734335,"sku":"ASP-ANT-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790171767103,"sku":"ASP-ANT-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/broad-leaf-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-antiquum.jpg?v=1792195038","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/broad-leaf-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-antiquum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}