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 Osaka stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

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

Why choose the Asplenium Osaka? If you are looking for a compact fern (40 cm) with slightly wavy fronds that create an elegant effect without being too graphic, the Osaka is the perfect choice. It offers the ideal balance between the smoothness of the Antiquum and the waviness of the Campio, perfect for most indoor spaces.

Exposure & location

The Asplenium Osaka enjoys Partial shade with soft indirect light. It tolerates low light but avoids direct sunlight that 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-draining, 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 yellowing 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 slightly wavy shiny green fronds and elegant black Selin pot, the Asplenium Osaka brings a touch of tropical freshness and graphic elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a sculptural and soothing focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Spathiphyllum, or other tropical plants to create a lush urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: comes with a modern and elegant black Selin pot (D18x16cm) that highlights the shiny green of the fronds.
• 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.

The slightly wavy fronds create an elegant play of shadows and light that brings movement and depth.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for fern beginners.
• Air-purifying plant — cleans the air of formaldehyde and xylene.
• High humidity essential — mist regularly or place in a bathroom.
• Avoid direct sunlight — burns the 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 pot.
• Moderate growth — patience needed to see the plant grow.
• Non-toxic to animals — safe for cats and dogs.
• New fronds emerge curled from the center — it's fascinating to watch.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Asplenium nidus 'Osaka'
• Common name: Asplenium Osaka, Bird's nest fern, Spleenwort
• Family: Aspleniaceae
• Origin: humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø17 × H40 cm + black Selin pot (D18x16cm)
• Adult size: up to 50–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: Partial shade, soft indirect light, tolerates low light
• Watering: regular, keep the substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Tropical / Elegant / Urban jungle
• Particularity: elegant slightly wavy fronds, air-purifying plant, non-toxic, easy to care for, black Selin pot included

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