Asplenium nidus 'Victoria'

Common name(s): Crinkly Bird's Nest Fern, Victoria Bird's Nest Fern

Family: Aspleniaceae
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Fern / Fern Ally Properties
Origin(s)
Australia
  • Australia: Cultivar
Plant Type
Epiphytic Fern
Epiphytic Fern
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Temperate Warm, Tropical-Sub, Tropical
Temperate Warm,
Tropical-Sub,
Tropical
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Morning, Shade - Dappled, Shade - Light, Shade - Medium, Shade - Heavy
Sun - Morning,
Shade - Dappled,
Shade - Light,
Shade - Medium,
Shade - Heavy
Habitat Range(s)
Garden, Landscape, Rainforest - Temperate, Rainforest - Tropical
Garden,
Landscape,
Rainforest - Temperate,
Rainforest - Tropical
Habitat Zone(s)
Moist areas, Understory, Well drained
Moist areas,
Understory,
Well drained
Mature Height
1-2m
1-2m
Mature Width
1-2m
1-2m
Plant Shape
Upright Open Clump
Upright Open Clump
Upright Open Clump Upright Open Clump
Growth Rate
Slow
Slow
Life Span
30-50yrs
30-50yrs
Frond Properties
Frond Colour(s) (upper)
Green
Green
Frond Colour(s) (lower)
Green
Green
Frond Texture (upper)
Smooth
Smooth
Smooth Smooth
Frond Texture (lower)
Hoary
Hoary
Hoary Hoary
Frond Aroma
None
None
Frond Shape(s)
Simple
Simple
Simple Simple
Frond Arrangement
Basal or Radial
Basal or Radial
Basal or Radial Basal or Radial
Root Properties
Root Type(s)
Fibrous
Fibrous
Rhizome Ascending
Rhizome Ascending
Fibrous Fibrous,
Rhizome Ascending Rhizome Ascending
Root/Rhizome Texture(s)
Fleshy , Stiff , Wiry
Fleshy,
Stiff,
Wiry
Invasiveness
None
None
Soil Properties
Soil Type(s)
Peaty
Peaty
Soil pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral
Soil Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Moist Moist
Fertile , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained
Fertile,
Shallow,
Deep,
Well Drained
Soil Salinities
None
None
None None
Waterlogging Class
W0 – Low tolerance
W0 – Low tolerance
Watering Requirements
WR2 - keep soil moist but never soggy, WR3 - never let soil dry out, WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering
WR2 - keep soil moist but never soggy,
WR3 - never let soil dry out,
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
None
None
Bird Attraction(s)
Insect, Habitat
Insect,
Habitat
Butterfly Attraction
None
None
Frog Habitat
Moderate
Moderate
Coastal
None
None
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Retarding
None
None
Drought Tolerance
Poor
Poor
Frost Tolerance
Poor
Poor
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Poor
Poor
Landscape Use
Moderate
Moderate
Special Purpose(s)
Phytophthora Susceptible, Shade Tolerant, Shady Moist
Phytophthora Susceptible,
Shade Tolerant,
Shady Moist
Maintenance(s)
Dead Fronding
Dead Fronding
Pest / Diseases
Scale, Snails, Slugs, Mealy Bug
Scale,
Snails,
Slugs,
Mealy Bug
Humidity Requirements
Medium, High, Very High
Medium,
High,
Very High
Fertilising Requirements
FR1, FR6
FR1,
FR6
Wind Tolerance
Light Winds, Hot/Humid Winds
Light Winds,
Hot/Humid Winds

General Notes

A cultivar of Asplenium nidus with very attactive glossy, crinkly margined fronds. A beautiful big fern that will grow as an epiphyte or as a terrestrial plant, in humus rich organic soil. Thrives in warm humid areas in partial to full shade. Spores develop in sori on the underside of the frond, forming long rows extending out from the black midrib.