Is Bird's Nest Fern safe for pets?

Yes, Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Antiquum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Bird's Nest Fern easy to care for?

Bird's Nest Fern has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or filtered_light or full_shade light.

Can Bird's Nest Fern grow indoors?

Bird's Nest Fern is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Antiquum) is a perennial fern in the Aspleniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Asplenium antiquum is a tropical fern known for its large, glossy, strap-shaped fronds that form a nest-like rosette.

Last updated: February 2026

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium Antiquum

Asplenium antiquum is a tropical fern known for its large, glossy, strap-shaped fronds that form a nest-like rosette.

Quick Facts

Type

fern

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, filtered_light, Full Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, specimen plant, indoor air purifier

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bird's Nest Fern

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Aspleniaceae

Genus:Asplenium