Which Asplenium variety to choose?

The Asplenium genus offers several varieties, each with its own characteristics of size, shape and frond texture. Here is how the Asplenium Campio stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Asplenium Campio (this plant): medium size (50 cm), spectacular wavy fronds, compact and elegant habit. Perfect balance between presence and compactness.
• Asplenium Crispy Wave: compact (25 cm), very wavy and crisped fronds, dense and bushy habit. Ultra-graphic miniature version.
• Asplenium Antiquum: several sizes available (30 cm, 45 cm, 60 cm), smooth and shiny fronds, classic elegant habit. Traditional version.
• Asplenium Osaka: medium size (40 cm), slightly wavy fronds, compact habit. Between smooth and wavy.
• Asplenium Nidus Crissie: several sizes (40 cm, 55 cm), elegant wavy fronds, generous habit. Classic wavy version.
• Asplenium Antiquum Osaka: large size (60 cm), smooth and wide fronds, imposing habit. Elegant XXL version.

Why choose the Asplenium Campio? If you are looking for a medium-sized fern (50 cm) with spectacular wavy fronds that create a unique sculptural effect, the Campio is the perfect choice. It offers the ideal balance between graphic design and elegance, perfect for most indoor spaces.

Exposure & location

The Asplenium Campio appreciates Partial shade with soft indirect light. It tolerates low light but avoids direct sun which burns its delicate fronds.

• Exposure: Partial shade, soft indirect light, tolerates low light.
• Ideal: bathroom, office, bedroom, living room or bright room without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 24 °C, without sudden variations.
• Substrate: light, rich and well-drained, fern or green plant potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: ferns love humidity — the bathroom is the ideal location.

Watering & care

• Watering: regular; keep the substrate slightly moist without soaking.
• Frequency: about 1-2 times per week in spring-summer, reduce slightly in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-80% humidity, mist regularly or place near a humidifier.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half.
• Cleaning: gently remove dead or yellowed fronds at the base.

Never water directly in the center of the rosette — water around it to avoid crown rot.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its shiny green wavy fronds, the Asplenium Campio brings a touch of tropical freshness and graphic elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a sculptural and soothing focal point.

• Pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Spathiphyllum, or other tropical plants to create a lush urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in white, gray, terracotta ceramic, or recycled plastic to highlight the shiny green.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant in a bright bathroom, an office to purify the air, a bedroom for its calming effect, or a living room.

Wavy fronds create a spectacular play of shadows and light that brings movement and depth.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for fern beginners.
• Air-purifying plant — cleans formaldehyde and xylene from the air.
• High humidity essential — mist regularly or place in a bathroom.
• Avoid direct sunlight — burns delicate fronds.
• Never water the center of the rosette — risk of rot.
• Gently dust the fronds — improves photosynthesis and aesthetics.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Moderate growth — patience is needed to see the plant grow.
• Non-toxic for animals — safe for cats and dogs.
• New fronds emerge curled from the center — it's fascinating to watch.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Asplenium nidus 'Campio'
• Common name: Asplenium Campio, Bird's nest fern, Spleenwort
• Family: Aspleniaceae
• Origin: humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø17 × H50 cm
• Adult size: up to 60–80 cm indoors
• Exposure: Partial shade, soft indirect light, tolerates low light
• Watering: regular, keep the substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Tropical / Elegant / Urban jungle
• Particularity: spectacular wavy fronds, air-purifying plant, non-toxic, easy to care for

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the intensity of the waviness naturally vary according to growing conditions and the season.