{"product_id":"austral-gem-fern","title":"Asplenium x 'Austral Gem' Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Austral Gem Fern is a hybrid between two Australian relatives of the Bird's Nest Fern, and it shows in the foliage: thick, glossy, dark green fronds that divide into small, feathery segments, forming a tidy clump about 20 inches tall and 24 inches wide. A waxy coating on the leaves helps it shrug off drier indoor air better than most ferns, and because it is a sterile hybrid it never produces spores, so there is none of the fine spore dust that some ferns leave on nearby surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it bright, indirect light such as an east facing window, keep the soil evenly moist without letting it sit wet, and it will settle in as a low fuss houseplant. It thrives on a windowsill, a plant stand, or a bright bathroom, and it is hardy outdoors in USDA zones 9 through 11 for gardeners who want to grow it on a shaded porch or patio in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious what else pairs well with it indoors? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/garden-blog\/growing-ferns\"\u003eguide to growing and caring for ferns\u003c\/a\u003e covers the basics that apply across the whole family, and you can browse more options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns\"\u003eferns collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home an Austral Gem Fern today and add a feathery, low maintenance houseplant to your indoor jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"6 Inch Pot","offer_id":62242828288370,"sku":"ECOM06FAUSTRAL","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/austral-gem-fern-6-inch-pot.jpg?v=1787844332","url":"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/products\/austral-gem-fern","provider":"Nature Hills Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}