Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Abelia
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Abelia
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Abelia
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Abelia
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Abelia
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Abelia
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Abelia
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Polypodiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Abelia
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Boston Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Boston Fern? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Boston Fern. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Boston Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Boston Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Boston Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Boston Fern
Season and care of Abelia and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Boston Fern season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Boston Fern Physical Information
Abelia and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Boston Fern are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Boston Fern
Care of Abelia and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.