This is a “Grower's Choice” plant, which means our Plant Team will choose one Asplenium species that's available. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.  

*This plant is potted in sphagnum moss in a net pot. The entire net pot with the plant can be potted into the substrate of a Pac-Man enclosure. This will protect your plants roots, should your frog dig them up, and help them thrive in your Pac-Man frog vivarium.

Scientific Name: Asplenium spp.

Common Name(s): Bird’s Nest Fern

Defining Characteristics:

• Fronds extend up from a central rosette
• Can also be mounted as an epiphyte
• Bright green fronds
• Sturdy foliage

Recommended Pot Size:  Medium - Extra Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): Above 65°

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)

Watering Frequency: Water when sphagnum starts to dry, keep sphagnum moist but not soggy

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well -raining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: Up to 24 inches

Origin: Asia

Regional Locality: Shaded areas in the rainforest growing on tree trunks

USDA Hardiness Zone:

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Due to its size, this plant is recommended as a background plant for large terrariums. Avoid watering in the center of the rosette as this could cause the plant to rot.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.