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Asplenium nidus - Birds nest fern

Asplenium nidus - Birds nest fern
Latin name:
Asplenium nidus
Common name:
Birds nest fern

Normally an indoor fern but in warmer conditions can be grown outside (it is frost tender so plant in well protected area). Beautiful fern with crown of upright fronds - snail/slug bait as fronds are attractive to these species. Likes good drainage

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