Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Abutilon
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Abutilon
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Abutilon
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Abutilon
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Abutilon
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Abutilon
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Abutilon
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Abutilon and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.