Exposure & Placement

Asplenium ‘Parvati’ prefers soft and slightly humid environments where light is filtered. It is a plant that easily adapts to apartment life, even away from windows, as long as the air is not too dry.

• Soft light to partial shade, no direct sunlight.
• Ideal for bright bathrooms, bedrooms, or dim living rooms.
• Ideal temperature: between 18 and 25 °C.
• Avoid cold drafts and direct heat sources (radiators, lamps).

Verdeia Tip: place your fern near other tropical plants to create a beneficial humid microclimate for its foliage and growth.

Watering & Care

Easy to live with, Asplenium ‘Parvati’ likes constant humidity but hates excess water. Its care relies on regularity and moderation.

• Water 1 to 2 times a week, as soon as the soil surface starts to dry.
• Keep the soil slightly moist, without stagnant water in the saucer.
• In winter, space out watering while maintaining sufficient ambient humidity.
• Regularly mist the fronds to preserve their shine and prevent them from drying out at the tips.
• Avoid pouring water directly into the heart of the rosette to prevent rot.

Asplenium is a robust and tolerant plant, capable of regenerating quickly if the environment remains stable and humid.

Verdeia Advice

• Substrate: light and draining mix (universal potting soil + perlite or fine bark).
• Drainage: place a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to avoid water stagnation.
• Repotting: about every 2 years, in spring, to renew nutrients.
• Misting: daily if possible, especially in dry interiors.
• Maintenance: remove damaged fronds at the base to encourage regrowth.

For a more pronounced jungle effect, group it with Calatheas or Marantas: their shared humidity keeps your Asplenium in great shape.

Decor Ideas & Pairings

With its rosette foliage and satin sheen, Asplenium ‘Parvati’ pairs wonderfully with natural materials. It is a soothing plant, perfect for creating a zen and harmonious atmosphere in urban interiors.

• In a matte ceramic, rattan, or terracotta planter cover for an organic and authentic style.
• On a low piece of furniture, a console, or a shelf to highlight its airy silhouette.
• Pair it with a Calathea warscewiczii for a soft and velvety tropical ambiance.
• With a Zamioculcas zamiifolia or a Spathiphyllum for a harmonious texture contrast.
• Ideal in a bathroom, bedroom, or relaxing reading nook.

Technical Characteristics

• Botanical name: Asplenium nidus ‘Parvati’
• Common name: Parvati fern / Bird's nest fern
• Family: Aspleniaceae
• Origin: Tropical Asia
• Plant type: Tropical indoor fern
• Foliage: Shiny green, wavy fronds in a rosette
• Dimensions: D12 to D27 x H25 to H55 cm depending on the variant
• Exposure: Soft light to partial shade
• Watering: Regular, slightly moist soil
• Care: Easy, ideal for beginners
• Growth: Medium
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to animals 🐾
• Use: Indoor, living room, bedroom, bathroom, plant arrangement

Each Asplenium is unique: the shape and waviness of its fronds evolve according to light and ambient humidity.