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Bird's nest ferns (Asplenium nidus) are actually one of two Asplenium species found in cultivation. The other, often called the spleenwort or mother fern (Asplenium bulbiferum), is much harder to grow and looks nothing like its cousin. 

These ferns are naturally epiphytic, and in their rainforest homes, they can be found growing high in the crooks of trees. They grow in a series of erect, spoon-shaped, and apple-colored fronds that rise from a central rosette. 

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Healthy plants can have fronds up to three feet, but this is rare in most indoor situations. These are beautiful plants but require a bit of babying to reach their fullest potential.

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[Source](https://www.thespruce.com/grow-asplenium-nidus-ferns-1902716)