Austral Gem™ Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium hybrid 'Austral Gem'

Pronunciation: as-PLEE-nee-um dy-MOR-fum dif-FOR-mee
SKU #03301
9-11

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A new, unique fern with thick and glossy dark green foliage held on strong, feathery fronds. Durable, handsome, and highly adaptable to low humidity, this sterile variety does not develop messy spores, making it an ideal houseplant in any climate. Perfect for planting in shady outdoor areas in warmer zones. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms foliage clumps 20 in. tall, 24 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasPlant in a wooded garden or shady bed. Great indoors or out in a container planting or grow solo and add the glossy, green fronds to cut flower arrangements.
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsStromanthe (Stromanthe); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Bush Lily (Clivia); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra)
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in warm, bright shade. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Details
Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasPlant in a wooded garden or shady bed. Great indoors or out in a container planting or grow solo and add the glossy, green fronds to cut flower arrangements.
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsStromanthe (Stromanthe); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Bush Lily (Clivia); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in warm, bright shade. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.