Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Bird's nest ferns (Asplenium nidus) are epiphytes, meaning they typically grow on other plants and are not connected to the soil; this means that they derive most of their ...

S ome ferns can be fussy to grow indoors and tend to drop fronds constantly (we’re looking at you, Boston fern!), but the bird’s nest fern is a true gem. With thick strappy leaves and ...

Writer and editor Delia Cai, who also has a bird's nest fern, had a similar experience. "Mine was not doing well until I put it in the shower," she explained via Twitter DM.