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Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Quart 6 mo to 1 yr#1 Container 1 to 2 yrs#2 Container 2 to 3 yrs#3 Container 3 to 4 yrs#5 Container 4+ yrs
The same variety, Green Gem Boxwood, in each container size. The measuring stick is marked in inches.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year Best for:Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years Best for:Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years Best for:Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years Best for: Most plants and most situations, including flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Non-toxic to cats, Non-toxic to dogs, Non-toxic to pets
Botanical Name
Asplenium antiquum 'Victoria'
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Description
The Victoria Fern is a cultivar of the Japanese Bird's Nest Fern, selected for continuously wavy, ruffled frond margins that give the whole rosette a crimped, crown like appearance. That is a different look from a plain Bird's Nest Fern, whose fronds are smooth and flat along their length. Victoria's compact rosette and textured foliage make it a standout on a shelf or windowsill.
It wants bright, filtered light, roughly 80 to 90 percent shade, medium watering in a mix that holds moisture well, and warm temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a houseplant across most of the country, and can summer outdoors in a sheltered, shaded spot in USDA zones 9 and 10 before coming back inside for winter.
Add the Victoria Fern to your indoor plant collection for a ruffled, textured take on a classic houseplant.
Planting & Care
Light
Give it bright, filtered light, roughly 80 to 90 percent shade. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the ruffled fronds.
Water
Use medium watering in a mix that holds moisture well, keeping the substrate at a pH of about 5.5 to 6.5. Let the surface begin to dry slightly between waterings rather than keeping it constantly wet.
Humidity and Temperature
High humidity should be maintained for the fullest, healthiest growth. Keep the plant in a warm room, ideally 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and away from cold drafts.
Soil and Feeding
Plant in a well draining mix with good moisture retention. Feed with low doses of a balanced fertilizer during the growing season, following typical houseplant fertilizer guidance at a light rate.
Growth Habit
This cultivar grows in a compact rosette with continuously wavy, ruffled frond margins, distinct from the smooth, flat fronds of a plain Bird’s Nest Fern. Commercial stock is produced by tissue culture.
Pets
A university extension source states that ferns are generally considered non-toxic to pets, and the closest ASPCA documented relative in this genus, Asplenium bulbiferum, is listed non-toxic to both dogs and cats. This is genus level support rather than a citation naming this cultivar directly.
Delivery and Shipping
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What makes Victoria different from a regular Bird's Nest Fern?
Victoria has continuously wavy, ruffled frond margins in a compact rosette, while a plain Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) has smooth, flat, strap shaped fronds.
Is Victoria the same species as a plain Bird's Nest Fern?
No. Victoria is a cultivar of Asplenium antiquum, a different though related species from Asplenium nidus.
Is it safe for pets?
Not documented at the species level, but a university extension source states ferns are generally non-toxic to pets, and a same genus ASPCA precedent, Asplenium bulbiferum, is listed non-toxic to dogs and cats.
How is it propagated?
Commercial stock is produced by tissue culture.
What temperature range does it need?
A range of 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal, with outdoor summering possible only in sheltered zone 9 to 10 microclimates.
How much light does it need?
Bright, filtered light in the range of 80 to 90 percent shade works best, out of direct sun.
Extend your plant protection to a full year with Growing & Glowing Guarantee Plus, the 1-year warranty.
Every plant already includes our free 45-day guarantee, and plants delivered after October 15 are covered through May 1. Add Plus once at checkout and it covers every eligible plant in your order, including plants in containers, when they are properly planted and cared for.
What you get:
Store credit for the cost of your plant
Free shipping on your next order, so the replacement ships free
Coverage through one year from delivery
To file a claim: Email a photo of each plant to support@naturehills.com within 7 days of noticing the issue, or reach us through our contact page.
Not covered: Improper planting, weather extremes, pest or wildlife damage, or plants outside their recommended zone. Annuals, bulbs, grass plugs, and hard goods are not eligible.
