Asplenium australasicum x cristatum (Hybrid bird's nest fern)

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil with added grit in partial shade. Under glass, grow in a equal parts mix of leaf mould or peat substitute, sharp sand, and charcoal in bright filtered light and moderate humidity. Water moderately and feed at half-strength monthly.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Underplanting, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Compact, Arching, Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic