Asplenium nidus 'Victoria'
Common name(s): Crinkly Bird's Nest Fern, Victoria Bird's Nest Fern
Fern / Fern Ally Properties
Upright Open Clump Frond Properties
Smooth 
Hoary 
Simple 
Basal or Radial 
Parallel Pinnate 
Undulate 
Convex Rachis / Stem / Scale Properties
Rough / Scabrous Indusia (Fruiting Body) Properties
Rough / Scabrous 
Elongate on Vein Spore Properties
Root Properties
Fibrous,
Rhizome Ascending Soil Properties
Moist 
None Other Properties / Uses
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.
Propagation Notes
Fresh Spore
Place mature fronds, cut down into smaller pieces in a paper bag and keep warm and dry. After a few days the spores and frass will collect in the bottom of the bag, remove the fine spore dust, place in an envelope. Store in a cool dark place. Sow spore as soon as possible after collection.
Peat Moss / Coco Peat sterilized with boiling water.
Sow spores as soon after collection as possible for best results. Once the sterilized medium has cooled, place in a pot, spread the spores over the medium. Cover the top of the pot immediately with clear plastic or glass. Stand the pot in a shallow dish of water. Place on 21° heated bed. Maintain a hothouse temperature around 21 - 25° at plant level, where possible. Remove cover 1 -2 weeks after first fronds appear, care should be taken to ensure they do not dry out. Allow to harden off before repotting.
Viable spores/gram:-
Germination time:- 2 – 8 weeks prothalli appear, a green scum on surface. 6 - 12 months for first fronds to appear.
Pricking out:- when 2nd frond appears to avoid over crowding
Tube mix:- Coco Peat or Peat Moss 75% / Isolite 25%