Asplenium Antiquum 5.5cm

🌿 Asplenium Antiquum Care Guide

The Asplenium antiquum, also known as the Japanese Bird’s Nest Fern, is a lush, tropical beauty with glossy, wavy green fronds that fan out like a living fountain. Elegant but easygoing, it’s perfect for adding fresh jungle vibes to your space.

☀️ Light

• Prefers medium to bright, indirect light

• Can tolerate lower light, but avoid direct sun—it can scorch the fronds

• Ideal for bright bathrooms or cozy living rooms

💧 Water

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Water when the top layer begins to dry

• Avoid watering directly into the centre rosette—stick to the soil

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves high humidity—perfect bathroom buddy

• Mist regularly or use a pebble tray if kept in drier rooms

• Brown tips often mean the air is too dry

🍽️ Feeding

• Light liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer

• No feed needed in autumn and winter

🌱 Quick Tips

• Rotate occasionally for even growth

• Dust or gently rinse fronds to keep them fresh and glossy

• Pet-friendly! Safe for cats and dogs 🐾

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Unlike many ferns, Asplenium antiquum has a bold, architectural look with wavy fronds that almost glow in the right light—making it both striking and easy to style indoors.