{"product_id":"asplenium-antiquum","title":"Asplenium Antiquum (Bird's nest fern)","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"asplenium-antiquum\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Smooth, glossy fronds • 🎨 Elegant, classic rosette growth habit • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Regular watering • 🌬️ Air-purifying • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsplenium antiquum\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003ebird's nest fern\u003c\/em\u003e, is an elegant, timeless indoor fern native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehumid tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it naturally grows as an epiphyte in shaded undergrowth. Its perfectly smooth, glossy green fronds with regular edges form a spectacular rosette - a clean, sculptural look that fits just as well in a minimalist interior as in a lush urban jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAir-purifying, non-toxic, available in several sizes. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/helechos-de-interior\"\u003eindoor ferns\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sala-de-bano\"\u003ebathroom plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Also available as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-antiquum-cesta-selin-negra\"\u003eready-to-display version with a black Selin basket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ D'ASPLENIUM CHOISIR ? --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-asplenium\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Asplenium variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asplenium genus offers several varieties with distinct frond textures, all sharing the same light and humidity requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsplenium antiquum\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - perfectly smooth, glossy fronds with a classic, clean growth habit. The timeless, elegant version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-osaka\"\u003eAsplenium 'Osaka'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - slightly wavy fronds with a balanced growth habit. The middle ground between smooth and wavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-campio-17cm-50cm\"\u003eAsplenium 'Campio'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - highly wavy, spectacular fronds with a compact growth habit. The version with pronounced waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-crispy-wave-12cm-25cm\"\u003eAsplenium 'Crispy Wave'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - very crinkled, dense fronds with a bushy growth habit. The ultra-graphic miniature version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-nidus-crissie-helecho-nido-de-pajaro\"\u003eAsplenium nidus 'Crissie'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - wavy fronds with crinkled edges and a generous growth habit. The classic wavy version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-nidus-helecho-nido-de-pajaro\"\u003eAsplenium nidus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - broad, smooth fronds with a generous, imposing growth habit. The classic large-size version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Antiquum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its perfectly smooth, glossy fronds create a clean look that wavy varieties cannot replicate - the classic and most elegant form of the bird's nest fern, available in 4 sizes to suit every space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsplenium antiquum\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in partial shade with soft indirect light — it tolerates low light better than most ferns. Ferns depend on a good balance between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, soft indirect light — tolerates low light, avoids direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e bathroom, office, bedroom, living room, or low-light room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-draining — potting soil for ferns or green plants with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bathroom is its ideal location — the room's natural humidity replicates its original habitat, and its fronds shine with a particularly distinctive glow there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsplenium antiquum likes consistently slightly moist substrate — its main sensitivity: \u003cstrong\u003enever water directly into the center of the rosette\u003c\/strong\u003e; always water around the base to prevent rot. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate slightly moist without waterlogging it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 times per week in spring and summer, reduced slightly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in 60 to 80% humidity — mist regularly or place near a humidifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer with liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGently dust the fronds with a damp cloth — on the Antiquum, the smooth fronds collect dust more visibly than wavy varieties, and clean foliage reflects light much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smooth, glossy fronds create a clean, sculptural effect — a fern that fits just as naturally into a minimalist interior as it does into a dense urban jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/spathiphyllum-torelli-17cm-h65cm\"\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete air-purifying arrangement, or discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-depurador-asplenium-spathiphyllum-epipremnum-1\"\u003eAsplenium + Spathiphyllum + Epipremnum air-purifying trio\u003c\/a\u003e directly — three air-purifying plants with complementary foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-blanca-ceramica\"\u003ewhite ceramic embossed decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its sculpted texture contrasts elegantly with the perfectly smooth surface of the fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect as an accent plant in a bright bathroom, living room, or office — its rosette makes it a naturally structured and calming focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe smooth, glossy fronds reflect light and create a sense of visual depth — the brighter the location (without direct sun), the more spectacular the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh humidity, water at the base\u003c\/strong\u003e — mist the fronds regularly, but always water around the base, never in the center of the rosette. Standing water in the center quickly causes the central bud to rot — the only real mistake to avoid with this fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown frond tips indicate air that is too dry\u003c\/strong\u003e — double the misting frequency or place the pot on a saucer of moist clay pebbles. During the winter heating season, dry air is Asplenium antiquum's main enemy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-purifying and non-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Asplenium antiquum absorbs formaldehyde and xylene found in indoor air, without posing any risk to cats, dogs, or children. Its benefits for indoor air are detailed in the analysis \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-y-calidad-del-aire-mitos-realidades-cientificas-y-mejores-practicas\"\u003eplants and air quality\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — into a slightly larger pot with fresh substrate. Asplenium antiquum prefers to be slightly root-bound — there is no need to repot it into a pot that is too large all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAsplenium antiquum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird's nest fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aspleniaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant XS:\u003c\/strong\u003e H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant S:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant M:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant L:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 60–80 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade, soft indirect light — tolerates low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, slightly moist substrate — never at the heart of the rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet toxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Elegant \/ Minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e classic smooth, glossy fronds, air-purifying, non-toxic, 4 sizes available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Foliage density naturally varies depending on the season and growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","offer_id":56702554571017,"sku":"9899","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":56702554603785,"sku":"9725","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H60 cm | Pot Ø23 cm","offer_id":56702554636553,"sku":"9721","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/asplenium-antiquum-fougere-nid-doiseau-verdeia-4434472.jpg?v=1774508740","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/asplenium-antiquum-birds-nest-fern","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}