Japanese Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium

Aspleniaceae · fern · introduced

Last updated May 24, 2026

Quick Facts

Growth Rate

Slow

Light

Full Shade

Soil

Moist

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zones 5a–9b

Origin

TEMPERATE ASIA: Cyprus, Egypt (Sinai)

Cultivars (2)

'Lemkesii'

Japanese Bird's Nest Fern, Tropical Fern

'Laceratum Kaye'

Harts Tongue Fern

Data Maturity

Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.