Asplenium Antiquum 'Gioia'

Asplenium Antiquum 'Gioia', Japanese Bird's Nest Fern

Ships in pot. Pot size 4".

You will receive a plant very similar to the one pictured.

Asplenium Antiquum 'Gioia' is an exotic indoor fern featuring tall, deeply serrated, sharply toothed fronds. The fronds are thick, leathery, and glossy apple-green; they radiate from the center to form a dense, neat rosette. The 'Gioia' cultivar is prized for its distinctive geometric frond shape and high tolerance for indoor growing conditions.

Japanese Bird's Nest Fern Care Guide:

Hardiness: Zone (USDA Zone): 10–11.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light, partial shade, or artificial LED grow lights. Protect the foliage from direct sunlight.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the top 1 in of soil feels dry. Always water around the perimeter, ensuring the center (crown) remains completely dry.
Temperature: Maintain a steady room temperature between 65°F and 75°F. Avoid placing the pot near cold windowsills, radiators, or air conditioners.
Humidity: 50% +. Dry indoor conditions can cause the fronds to harden or become brittle; combat this using a humidifier or a water-filled pebble tray.
Soil: Plant in a highly porous, well-aerated, and slightly acidic mix of peat moss, perlite, fine bark chips, and activated charcoal.
Toxicity: Thoroughly tested and confirmed safe for pets and children.

It is advisable to purchase a heat pack during cold weather: Heat Pack