Asplenium Crispy Wave — Bird's Nest Fern — Ø12 cm — H25 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Indirect light or light shade. Direct sunlight would cause its wavy, stiff leaves to yellow.
Is it a toxic plant? No, this fern is completely "Pet Friendly".
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Asplenium Crispy Wave — Bird's Nest Fern — Ø12 cm — H25 cm
🌿 Shiny green wavy fronds • ☀️ Partial shade to shade • 💧 Regular watering • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Asplenium Crispy Wave, also called Bird's Nest Fern, is a spectacular and graphic indoor fern, known for its shiny green wavy fronds that form a dense and elegant rosette. This fascinating variety features broad, wavy leaves with crisped edges that create a unique and contemporary visual effect, completely different from classic ferns with cut fronds.
Native to the humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the Asplenium naturally grows as an epiphytic plant on tree trunks in shaded undergrowth where it develops its characteristic wavy fronds. Its shiny green foliage and crisped edges create an elegant and soothing visual effect. With its compact height of 25 cm and pot diameter of 12 cm, it becomes a perfect decorative plant in your urban jungle, ideal for a shelf, desk, bathroom, or windowsill. As a bonus, the Asplenium is a recognized air-purifying plant known to cleanse formaldehyde from the air.
Which Asplenium variety to choose?
The Asplenium genus offers several varieties of bird's nest ferns, each with its unique characteristics. Here is how the Asplenium Crispy Wave stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Asplenium Crispy Wave (this plant): very wavy fronds with spectacular crisped edges, modern graphic effect, intense shiny green. Perfect for a bold contemporary style.
- Asplenium Nidus: smooth and flat fronds, classic and clean appearance, shiny green. The traditional and timeless bird's nest fern.
- Asplenium Nidus Crissie: slightly wavy fronds, between the classic Nidus and the Crispy Wave, elegant and refined appearance. The perfect compromise.
- Asplenium Antiquum: wider and thicker fronds, robust and structured appearance, matte dark green. More resistant and easy to care for.
- Asplenium Antiquum Osaka: wide fronds with slight waves, graphic and structured appearance, deep green. A mix of robustness and elegance.
- Asplenium Osaka: medium fronds with moderate waves, balanced appearance, shiny green. Between classic and graphic.
- Asplenium Campio: compact and dense fronds, bushy habit, intense green. Perfect for small spaces.
- Asplenium Parvati: fine and delicate fronds, airy and light appearance, tender green. For a delicate and romantic effect.
Why choose the Asplenium Crispy Wave? If you are looking for a bird's nest fern with a spectacular and modern graphic effect, the Crispy Wave is the perfect choice. Its very wavy fronds with crisped edges create a unique visual effect that immediately catches the eye. It is the boldest and most contemporary variety of all bird's nest ferns.
Exposure & placement
The Asplenium Crispy Wave enjoys Partial shade to shade. Absolutely avoid direct sunlight which burns its delicate fronds.
- Exposure : Partial shade to shade, soft indirect light.
- Ideal : bathroom, kitchen, office, shelf or low-light room.
- Temperature : 18 to 24 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate : light, airy and rich in organic matter, potting soil for ferns or orchids.
Verdeia tip: the bathroom is the perfect place thanks to the natural humidity of the room.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular; keep the substrate slightly moist at all times without waterlogging.
- Frequency: about twice a week in spring-summer, reduce slightly in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: loves 60-80% humidity, mist regularly or place on a tray of wet clay pebbles.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half.
- Cleaning: gently dust the fronds with a damp cloth.
Ferns hate dry substrate — regularly check the soil moisture.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its shiny green wavy fronds and compact rosette, the Asplenium Crispy Wave brings a graphic and calming touch to your urban jungle. It creates a contemporary and elegant effect.
- To pair with: other ferns, Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, or shade plants to create a humid tropical jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in white, gray, or terracotta ceramic to highlight the shiny green of the fronds.
- Ambiance: perfect in the bathroom to enjoy humidity, on a desk for a soothing touch of greenery, or on a shelf in a low-light room.
Group several ferns together to create a humid microclimate beneficial to all.
Verdeia Tips
- Moderate care — requires regular attention to moisture.
- Perfect for bathroom — loves the natural humidity of the room.
- Air-purifying plant — cleans formaldehyde from the air.
- Absolutely avoid direct sunlight — burns the delicate fronds.
- Mist regularly — recreates the humidity of tropical forests.
- Use room temperature water — avoid cold water that shocks the plant.
- Repot every 2-3 years in spring in a fresh and airy substrate.
- Slow to moderate growth — patience to see new fronds.
- Non-toxic — safe for children and pets.
- Yellowed fronds are normal — gently remove them at the base.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Asplenium nidus 'Crispy Wave'
- Common name: Asplenium Crispy Wave, Bird's nest fern
- Family: Aspleniaceae
- Origin: humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H25 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
- Exposure: Partial shade to shade, soft indirect light
- Watering: regular, keep the substrate slightly moist
- Care: moderate (watch humidity)
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Contemporary / Urban jungle / Minimalist
- Feature: spectacular wavy fronds, air-purifying plant, perfect for bathroom, non-toxic
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the waves and the size of the fronds naturally vary depending on growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.