Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
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
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
colchique d'automne
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
cólquico
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. 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 Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Autumn Crocus and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Autumn Crocus 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.