Bird Nest 'Victoria' Fern

Botanical Name: Asplenium antiquum

Common Name(s): Bird Nest 'Victoria' Fern

Description: Native to the tropical regions of Asia and East Africa, Asplenium antiquum 'Victoria' comes from the same family of ferns as the 'Nidus'. Like the Nidus, this tropical plant prefers "rainforest" conditions in partial shade or indirect sunlight, and humidity. Its leaves are differentiated from the 'Nidus' by its compact uniform width and split curly ends.

Light Requirements: Low to medium indirect light

Watering Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Suitable for: Bright living rooms, sunrooms, and warm humid spots.

Extra details: Average mature size: 1-4 feet. Completely safe for cats and dogs.

Fun Fact: Traditionally used in tropical gardens, the Bird Nest 'Victoria' Fern thrives in high humidity and is known for its distinctive curled leaf tips.