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🌿 Asplenium Antiquum 'Osaka' – Japanese Bird’s Nest Fern
Product Description:
Asplenium antiquum 'Osaka' is a graceful Japanese variety of Bird’s Nest Fern, admired for its elegant, rippled fronds that grow in a lush, upright rosette. Unlike the traditional bird’s nest fern, the 'Osaka' variety features slightly narrower, more refined leaves with beautifully crinkled or wavy edges, offering a neat, symmetrical appearance. Native to Japan and Southeast Asia, this low-maintenance plant adds a touch of calm, tropical greenery to interiors.
✅ Key Features:
Botanical Name: Asplenium antiquum 'Osaka'
Common Name: Japanese Bird’s Nest Fern
Foliage: Glossy, upright fronds with ruffled edges
Growth Habit: Compact, symmetrical rosette
Mature Size: 30–45 cm tall
Light: Medium to low indirect light
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
Humidity: Prefers high humidity environments
Pet Friendly: Yes – non-toxic to cats and dogs
🌱 Care Guide:
Light: Thrives in filtered light; avoid direct sunlight.
Water: Water when the topsoil feels slightly dry, but don’t allow soil to dry out completely.
Humidity: Prefers high humidity – ideal for bathrooms or near humidifiers.
Soil: Use a rich, airy potting mix with good drainage.
Fertilizing: Feed once a month during spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Pruning: Remove dead or yellowing leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy.
Tip: Do not water into the center rosette to avoid rot.