does bird nest fern need sunlight to grow Bird's Nest Victoria Fern - Lush Indoor Plant, Pet-friendly Houseplants

does bird nest fern need sunlight to grow Bird's Nest Victoria Fern - Lush Indoor Plant, Pet-friendly HouseplantsDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Bird's Nest Fern Asplenium nidus is one of the most popular houseplants for homes and offices, because it is very easy to care for and can tolerate moderate indoor lighting conditions. It has wavy, slender leaves in bright green. These leaves grow freely from the center stalk, resembling a large bird's nest, hence the name! Bird's Nest Fern can grow up to 2 4 feet, making it an excellent choice for hanging

• Description
• Light/Soil/Water
• Hardiness

• Bird's Nest Fern Asplenium nidus is one of the most popular houseplants for homes and offices, because it is very easy to care for and can tolerate moderate indoor lighting conditions. It has wavy, slender leaves in bright green. These leaves grow freely from the center stalk, resembling a large bird's nest, hence the name!
  
  Bird's Nest Fern can grow up to 2-4 feet, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets and tall planters.
  
  This plant is a perfect indoor plant as it has an air-purifying and detoxifying effect and requires little care.
  
  
   
•  Bird's Nest Fern thrives in bright to moderate, indirect light and does not tolerate harsh direct sunlight or deep shade.
  
  This plant needs moderate watering. Water only the soil and not directly into the leaves to avoid rotting. The soil should be moist but not waterlogged.
  
  This plant prefers soils that can retain moisture but still drain well. You can mix your own soil with 2 parts peat and 1 part sand or perlite.
  
  Bird's Nest Fern should be kept in temperatures between 60°F-80°F and a humidity level between 50-70%. Use a humidifier and mist your plant when the weather is dry, especially during winter.
  
  This plant should be fertilized once per month during the growing season (spring/summer) with diluted houseplant fertilizer.
  
  Bird's Nest Fern is non-toxic.
   

• USDA Zone 10-11

  USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

  USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

  USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

  USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)