Nidus (nidus-avis) (India to Queensland and Japan)’ the “Birdsnest fern” ;great epiphytic rosette of simple oblanceolate, stiffly spreading, shining, friendly green fronds anywhere from 30-90 cm. long, of thin leathery texture with prominent blackish midrib and wavy margins, rising from a crown densely clothed with black scales. One of the most interesting and attractive of ferns for pots, keeping surprisingly well but should be kept steadilymoist and warm, or new fronds may become deformed; avoid drafts; tolerates poor light to 25 fc. Humid-tropical