Twisted Bird's Nest Hurricane Fern
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Ferns love to sit beside you on your porch, swing in the breeze over a balcony, or keep you company at your desk. As long as they don't get thirsty, and you keep them away from frost, they will stay your peaceful, evergreen companions for many years.

SHIPSBeginning the first week of March, or after your last frost date. If you want your plants earlier, (because you’re a risk-taker or have a greenhouse, for example), just email us and we’re happy to accommodate
ZONEGrows everywhere in the USA (annual in zones 2-8, evergreen indoors and zones 8-11)
INCLUDES3 plants, each in a 2.5" diameter pot
Botanical NameAsplenium antiquum

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Winter

Description

Twisted Bird's Nest looks like a sculpture. It's strong, rippled, glossy foliage forms a whirling, slow-growing spiral. This plant absolutely requires to live in the coolest pot you own. It likes humidity, so it's great for coastal areas, Southern lowlands, and of course- bathrooms. Includes 3 young plants.

SUN Full shade, or part sun
HEIGHT 1-2ft when full grown
SPACING 18" between plants
CLIMATE Prefers mild, consistent temperatures and humidity
DEER Deer resistant
KIDS+PETS Non-toxic
WATER Requires even moisture
INDOOR+POTSGrows well in containers inside and outside.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water.

Where to Plant

Find a place that gets mostly shade, in well draining soil. We recommend planting in 12" pots or shady window boxes.

When to Plant

Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the spring.

When to Expect Blooms

We're here for the foliage.

Care Instructions

Water regularly.

Extra Credit

Do be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not saturated. In cold winter regions, bring your fern indoors before the first frost. In mild winter regions, water less frequently if kept outdoors.