At its smallest stage it is suited for terrariums or dish gardens. 35- 75 degrees Division should have 4 fronds and the surface of the potting mixture should dry out between watering. If edges of leaflets begin to turn brown, leach to remove excess soluble salts. A close cousin to the Boston fern, it is a majestic plant and differs from the Boston fern by haveing forked leaflets on its fronds which give the appearance of fishtails. It is bright green and the fronds are dense and coarser in texture that the Boston fern.
Most ferns have small and narrow leaflets but the following are the exceptions.
Nidus' means nest, so this fern is imaginatively named. Before opening the croziers or fronds are coiled deep in the center of the plant and bear a strong resemblance to a bird's nest. It is a native of southeastern Asia and is commonly found growing in trees. Because of this, it has a higher tolerance of low humidity than most ferns and is suited to indoor living. Scale and mealy bugs find this fern a delicacy.