{"product_id":"norfolk-gem-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-australasicum-norfolk-gem","title":"Norfolk Gem Bird's Nest Fern - Asplenium australasicum 'Norfolk Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorfolk Gem Bird's Nest Fern (\u003cem\u003eAsplenium australasicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Norfolk Gem') is a fast growing fern from Norfolk Island with very broad, glossy fronds that widen towards the tip. It forms a full rosette about 1m high and wide, and it is as much at home in a pot indoors as in a cool, shaded corner of a frost free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra broad, glossy fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf is widest towards the end rather than at the base, which gives the rosette a full, lush look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a fern it moves along quickly, so a young plant fills its space sooner than the slower forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, shaded areas are where it earns its place, filling positions where few other foliage plants thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m it suits a large pot in a bright room, where the broad fronds make a strong indoor feature.\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, so it suits a household with animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerneries and shade borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a shaded bed and the rosettes meet as they mature, building a lush, layered fernery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical themed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as an under planting layer beneath palms, tree ferns and larger tropical foliage, where its broad leaves add a different texture to fine fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and indoor gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot suits a shaded verandah, a courtyard or a bright room. Keep it out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Norfolk Gem Bird's Nest Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a shaded position in a frost free garden. Tropical, subtropical and sheltered warm temperate coastal gardens suit it. Protect it from frost, and in colder regions treat it as a pot plant that spends winter under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich, well drained soil is best, with the crown of the fern above the soil line. Air around the roots matters as much as moisture, so avoid heavy clay that stays soggy, and in pots use an open potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it moist through dry periods. Water frequently in the warmer months and less in winter. Feed with slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid feed every four weeks while it is warm, at half the label strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old fronds to keep the plant fresh and to avoid disease. Repot container plants only when they are outgrowing the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Norfolk Gem Bird's Nest Fern as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, which is the economical way to plant a fernery, while the potted packs arrive with more leaf already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button and we will email you the day it returns.\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\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eMore plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a shade fern, and direct sun scorches the broad fronds. Bright, filtered light or full shade keeps them glossy and unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a fern, as long as it stays warm and moist. Feeding every four weeks through the warmer months gives the best growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a native fern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The species grows wild in eastern Australia and on Norfolk Island, and this selection comes from Norfolk Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790204764479,"sku":"ASP-AUS-NORFOL-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790204895551,"sku":"ASP-AUS-NORFOL-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/norfolk-gem-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-australasicum-norfolk-gem.jpg?v=1792196192","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/norfolk-gem-bird-s-nest-fern-asplenium-australasicum-norfolk-gem","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}