Birds nest fern leaves up to 30”. Vigorous growth continuing.
That looks like a bacterial spot from overwatering. I would cut back just a little.
Since these are epiphytes and normally reside attached to trees, they can handle some drying out, just not for very long. You can cut any infected leaves once they spread over half of the leaf. Treat with a light spraying of fungicide. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
I received a birds nest fern as a present and unfortunately did not know I should not water from the center or crown until it was too late and the crown rotted out. The plant is still alive and actually looks quite healthy, but there has not been any new growth from the center of the plant since. Will any new leaves be able to eventually grow if the center was damaged?
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. If the plant is still alive, then there is a chance that it may recover. Patience and proper care will be necessary.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htm
We set my huge birds nest fern in the yard for 2 hours in May to wash our screened porch and furniture. When we put it back on the porch some of the leaves were burned. Can I cut them off with scissors?
Sure, you can remove those sunburned leaves with scissors. But now that the plant has experienced some stress, it might need extra TLC before it perks up and begins to put on new growth.
Here's an article that might help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-scald-in-plants.htm
Got it for mothers day. Been beautiful till now. Sits over water.I keep soil moist.
I suspect that it could be a few things.
Lighting is important. They don't tolerate direct sun. They are well adapted to low light condition, and will prefer moderate to low, indirect light.
Watering is important. Because these are epiphytes, they grow on other trees, and not in the ground. Since this is in soil, then the soil likely remains too wet. This will cause brown tips. Soil is not the best medium for the plant, but it will tolerate it as long as it has a chance to dry out a little from time to time.
The last consideration will be nutrient contents. If this is anything other than a cactus soil, seedling mix, or any other mix that is light without much nutrients, then it can suffer from too much nutrients.
Here is an article that will help you to provide proper care to the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htm
I would like to know if placement of an bird's nest fern next to an 60 gallon fish tank would be good or bad?
The fern is beautiful! Looking at the growing requirements for the plant, I don't see how this could cause any harm except that, if the plant doesn't get sufficient light, it will not thrive. Also, make sure the fern isn't overwatered. Here's an article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htm
i got my plant a few weeks ago and it looked amazing. but when I looked at it closely today, i noticed these small brown spots, and tiny translucent spots. does anyone know wha they could be? if it's an infection, should i just toss out my plant completely?
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the damage to diagnose the issue.
This could be an infection, since they are very easily overwatered. A fungicide may help, if this is the case, as well as correcting watering habits.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htm
Since a bird's nest fern is an epiphyte, they don't really need soil to grow. Look over these articles and see if you can attach your fern to a pile of peat or compost in a basket or on a piece of wood. I'm including info about a staghorn fern because they are grown that way. Also, here is an article about starting another fern by propagating the spores.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/epiphytes/adaptations-of-epiphytes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/collecting-birds-nest-fern-spores.htm