This hardy, slow-growing fern brings the lush feel of the rainforest into your home with minimal effort.
The bird's-nest fern is an evergreen plant native to the rainforests of eastern Australia and the Pacific islands. In warm regions, it thrives in shaded garden beds, but it also makes a highly adaptable indoor houseplant. It forms a large, bowl-shaped rosette of glossy, light green fronds that can grow to heights between 0.6 and 1.5 meters.
Caring for this slow-growing fern is simple, as it only requires partial to full shade and moderate watering. It grows beautifully indoors alongside companion plants like the peace lily, pothos, and parlor palm. Because it is entirely non-toxic, you can safely keep it around your dogs, cats, and family.
A strong central midrib gives structure to each arching frond, creating a natural bowl shape. In nature, this clever design allows the plant to collect falling organic matter to nourish its own root system. If you want to expand your collection, you can easily propagate a mature fern by division.