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Asplenium nidus 'Crispy Wave'
Confirmed format: 6cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Distinctive wavy, upright fronds • Compact bird's nest fern • Thrives in warm, humid conditions • Fresh glossy green foliage • Ideal for smaller indoor spaces
Asplenium nidus 'Crispy Wave' is a compact cultivar of the Bird's Nest Fern, recognised for its glossy, upright fronds with beautifully rippled edges. The crisped foliage gives the plant a sculptural appearance while maintaining the lush, tropical character that makes bird's nest ferns such popular houseplants. Its neat, space-saving habit makes it ideal for shelves, desks and windowsills, bringing vibrant green foliage to smaller indoor spaces. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and is particularly well suited to bathrooms or kitchens with good natural light.
The neatly upright, rippled fronds give this fern a contemporary look while remaining easy to incorporate into almost any interior. Its compact size also makes it ideal where space is limited.
| Botanical Name | Asplenium nidus 'Crispy Wave' |
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| Common Name | Crispy Wave Bird's Nest Fern |
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor fern |
| Foliage | Glossy, bright green, upright fronds with strongly wavy margins |
| Habit | Compact, upright, rosette-forming |
| Position | Bright, indirect light or partial shade |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant compost that retains some moisture |
| Light & Position | Place in bright, indirect light or partial shade, away from strong direct sunshine. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Keep the compost evenly moist without becoming waterlogged, allowing the surface to begin drying slightly between waterings. Avoid watering directly into the centre of the rosette, as standing water can damage the growing point. |
| Humidity & Environment | Appreciates higher humidity, performing particularly well in naturally humid rooms. Thrives in warm conditions, but keep away from radiators, heating vents and cold draughts. |
| Feeding | Feed occasionally with a diluted houseplant fertiliser during the growing season. |
| Supplied Format | Supplied in a 6cm pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor fern |
| Light Requirement | Bright, indirect light or partial shade |
| Ideal Placement | Bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens and offices |
| Key Feature | Distinctive wavy fronds and compact, architectural growth habit |
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