{"product_id":"lasagna-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-lasagna","title":"Lasagna Bird's Nest Fern - Asplenium nidus 'Lasagna'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLasagna Bird's Nest Fern (\u003cem\u003eAsplenium nidus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lasagna') is the frilly one: every frond is rippled along its edges like a sheet of fresh pasta. It grows from 50cm to 1.5m high and up to 1.5m wide, forming a bold rosette that gives a shady tropical bed, a courtyard or a big indoor pot its centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled, rippled fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wavy edges catch the light and make this a more sculptural fern than the plain bird's nest forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA feature without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large rosette is the focal point of a shaded bed, entry or courtyard, with no flowering season to wait for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers and indoor gardens, so it works on a verandah or beside a bright window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayers a tropical garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tucked in under taller palms and trees, it fills the middle layer of a lush planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird's nest ferns are generally 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\u003eTropical and subtropical beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as an under planting layer beneath trees and palms. Plant 1m apart and the rosettes meet as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the fork of a large tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a humid garden a young fern can be set in the fork of a big tree for a natural forest look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow one plant per large pot in bright, filtered light, and repot only when it outgrows the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lasagna Bird's Nest Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth and humidity come first. It likes to stay above 10C, so it suits tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, while in cooler regions it is best in a pot brought inside for winter. Filtered light or part shade is ideal. It copes with brighter light once settled, but hot afternoon sun scorches the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in humus-rich, well drained soil with the crown of the fern above the soil line, so water never pools in the centre. Air around the roots matters, because wet feet are the quickest way to lose a fern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then keep the soil moist, with frequent watering or misting in the warmer months and less in winter. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid feed every four weeks while it is warm, at half the recommended strength to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old fronds off at the base to keep the plant fresh and to reduce disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lasagna Bird's Nest Fern as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that travels upright and establishes quickly in humus-rich soil or potting mix. It arrives as a small fern and builds its frilled rosette as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing ferns: light, humidity and placement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003ePalms, ferns and tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for bright rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it bright, filtered light away from heaters and draughts, keep the room above 10C and water regularly. Misting in warm weather helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, uneven watering or direct afternoon sun. Move it out of hot sun, keep the mix evenly moist and cut marked fronds off at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through a frosty winter. Keep it in a pot outdoors in the warmer months and move it under cover when nights turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790204469567,"sku":"ASP-NID-LASAGN-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lasagna-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-lasagna.jpg?v=1792196182","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lasagna-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-lasagna","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}