{"product_id":"6-pot-birds-nest-fern-nidus","title":"6\" Pot Bird's Nest Fern Nidus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Bird's Nest Fern Nidus, Birds Nest Fern Nidus, Bird's Nest Fern, Birds Nest Fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name:\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asplenium nidus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular variety of bird's nest fern will, when mature, produce large lance-shaped leaves that are smooth to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Care Recommendations By The Dude-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for These Animals: Small and medium sized reptiles and amphibians; a particular favorite of tree frogs and other arboreal (tree dwelling) animals, when mounted in high humidity environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Low to medium indirect light.  Placement directly under a heat or basking lamp may result in burnt leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Misting: 40%-100%, with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Plant Size \u0026amp; Root System: These easy-to-grow ferns have sturdy fronds that will keep flushing growth from the center, creating a \"bird's nest\" appearance of foliage.  They can grow up to a foot or two wide, but the size can be managed with selective pruning.  They have\u003cspan\u003e very shallow fibrous root systems that allows for a surprising amount of anchorage with this fern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature Tolerance \u0026amp; Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures\/low humidity may cause leaves to brown.  Best used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size \u0026amp; Packaging: A single 6\" potted bird's nest fern\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46034561630394,"sku":"6inNidus","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/9443\/files\/bird_snestfernnidus6in.png?v=1782248484","url":"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/6-pot-birds-nest-fern-nidus","provider":"The Bio Dude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}