As the plant matures the ends of the fronds become branched or crested forming a very distinct 'elk horn' look
Asplenium Crissie is an amazingly easy-to-grow form of the popular Bird's Nest Fern. Crissie produces a large open bowl shape of unique bright green, arching fronds that have wavy margins. As the plant matures the ends of the fronds become branched or crested forming a very distinct 'elk horn' look.
Asplenium Crissie is a member of the Aspleniaceae. This family counts about 700 sorts of ferns. The botanic name Asplenium comes from the Greek: 'asplenon = spleen herb. This fern was used in the middle ages as a medicine against spleen diseases.