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How To Grow & Care For Bird's Nest Fern

by aditya abhishek

Introduction

Bird's Nest Fern is a tropical epiphytic plant ,which means they grow on other trees for their growth & survival. If you want decorate bathroom with plant, then bring this plant today!

Climate

They are native to hot & humid tropical climates. You can grow them in USDA zones 9 to 11. Avoid growing them in cool temperate climates. 

Soil & Growing Medium 

Although they are epiphytes but you can grow them in potting ix prepared by mixing 60% cocopeat + 40% organic manure or you can mount them on a wooden board. 

Sunlight

Bird's Nest plant don't prefer direct sunlight. Bright to low indirect sunlight throughout the day is ideal for growing this fern. 

Watering

Water more frequently if kept under brighter light. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Water around your fern & mist with water on hot dry days. 

Fertilizers

During active growing season, apply well balanced 1 gram of NPK (19:19:19) diluted in 1 litre of water around the base of the plant in a month. 

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