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ornamentalFamily: AspleniaceaeGenus: AspleniumSpecies: antiquum
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Asplenium antiquum
Asplenium antiquum
This bird's-nest fern features stiff, bright green fronds that emerge from a central crown, creating a clean, vase-like silhouette. It is highly valued for its ability to tolerate lower light levels and its persistent, leathery foliage that adds a modern touch to any indoor space. Asplenium antiquum remains compact and provides a classic, lush aesthetic suitable for both tabletops and humid plant collections.
Asplenium antiquum is a striking, architectural bird's-nest fern characterized by its upright, glossy, strap-like fronds. It makes an excellent, low-maintenance choice for shaded indoor environments or terrariums.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light to low, shaded light; protect from direct, harsh sun which can scorch the fronds.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top half-inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-11, typically grown as an indoor houseplant.
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette with an upright, vase-shaped habit.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid getting water directly into the central crown, as this can lead to rot; water at the soil level instead. High humidity is essential for optimal frond development.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 60°F and 80°F; avoid temperatures below 50°F and protect from cold drafts.
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Flower / fruit
Non-flowering; reproduces via spores produced on the underside of mature fronds.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to low, shaded light; protect from direct, harsh sun which can scorch the fronds.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season; reduce feeding during winter.
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Pruning
Remove old, damaged, or brown fronds at the base of the plant to maintain a neat appearance.
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Care notes
Avoid getting water directly into the central crown, as this can lead to rot; water at the soil level instead. High humidity is essential for optimal frond development.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette with an upright, vase-shaped habit.
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Spacing
18-24 inches apart for decorative group plantings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Non-flowering; reproduces via spores produced on the underside of mature fronds.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-11, typically grown as an indoor houseplant.
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 60°F and 80°F; avoid temperatures below 50°F and protect from cold drafts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top half-inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Requires a rich, peat-based, well-draining potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to escape.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers as it appreciates being slightly pot-bound; ensure the container has adequate drainage holes.
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Family
Aspleniaceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, bright green, leather-like, lance-shaped straps.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are simple, lanceolate, and glossy; ensure the midrib is distinct and the edges are smooth.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable; look for spore clusters underneath mature fronds.
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Fruit Flower Rules
No flowers or fruit; spores appear as brown lines on the underside of mature leaves.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a central, upright rosette form; fronds should radiate from a single point.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, sculptural, vase-shaped green fern.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, upright, leathery strap-shaped fronds arranged in a radiating nest-like clump.
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Morphology Rules
Avoid any branching on the fronds; the plant must maintain its vase-like, clumping structure.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does an Asplenium antiquum need? It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Can I grow this fern in a bathroom? Yes, it thrives in the high humidity found in bathrooms. Does this plant bloom? No, it is a fern and reproduces through spores, not flowers. How often should I water my bird's-nest fern? Water whenever the surface of the soil feels slightly dry, taking care to water the soil around the base, not the center.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous, light brown root system within a plug structure.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-heavy, loose organic potting mix.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact, multi-leaf starter plug with emerging bright green, narrow fronds.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Central growth point with small, tender fronds emerging in a tight rosette formation.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Asplenium antiquum. This is Asplenium antiquum, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking fern become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor foliage environment you want to create. Its glossy, leathery fronds grow in a tight, architectural rosette, bringing a modern and clean aesthetic to your favorite shaded space. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with a high-quality, well-draining mix, and move it to a larger container once it begins to thrive. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Asplenium antiquum is a beautiful, low-maintenance bird's-nest fern that brings a modern, architectural look to indoor spaces. Its glossy, upright fronds thrive in shaded, humid environments, making it a perfect choice for your next plant project.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Asplenium antiquum Bird's-Nest Fern | Agardeni
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