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Back to buying optionsJapanese Bird’s Nest Fern ‘Crissie’ – Asplenium antiquum Live Houseplant in 4-Inch Pot, Crested Green Fern
Bring a tropical touch to your indoor space with this Japanese Bird’s Nest Fern ‘Crissie’ (Asplenium antiquum ‘Crissie’). It features glossy, bright green fronds with distinctive wavy, crested tips that grow from a central rosette, creating a beautiful nest-like shape. This compact ornamental fern is ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, desks, and shaded indoor displays. It prefers humid conditions, indirect light, and consistently lightly moist soil. Each plant comes in a 4-inch nursery pot. Frond shape and plant fullness may vary naturally.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Japanese Bird’s Nest Fern ‘Crissie’
✔️ Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy live plant with naturally varying frond shape and fullness
✔️ Decorative planter not included
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Japanese Bird’s Nest Fern ‘Crissie’
Botanical Name: Asplenium antiquum ‘Crissie’
Plant Type: Perennial fern
Growth Stage: Live plant
Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect or filtered light; avoid direct sunlight
Soil: Loose, well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture
Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; water around the base and avoid pouring water into the central crown
Mature Height: Approximately 12–24 inches
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11; best grown indoors in cooler climates
Container Friendly: Yes; suitable for indoor pots and tabletop displays
💡 Care Tip: Maintain moderate to high humidity by placing your fern in a bathroom or kitchen, or using a humidifier nearby. Keep the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged, and avoid letting water collect in the center of the rosette to help prevent crown rot.
