Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Dryopteris fili-mas, Dryopteris affinis, Dryopteris carthusiana
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green, Pink, Copper
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Brown
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS erythrosora
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Autumn fern, Japanese wood fern, Copper shield fern
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Autumn Fern Tree
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Herbst Fern Tree
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Autumn Fern Tree
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Otoño Fern Tree
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Φθινόπωρο δέντρο φτέρη
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Samambaia de árvore Autumn
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Jesień Drzewo paproci
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Autumnus Fern tree
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Leptosporangiate fern
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Fern and Brake Fern
Season and care of Autumn Fern and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Fern and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Fern is Loam and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Fern and Brake Fern Physical Information
Autumn Fern and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Fern and Brake Fern are as follows:
Autumn Fern flower color: Not Available
Autumn Fern leaf color: Light Green, Yellow green, Pink and Copper
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Autumn Fern and Brake Fern
Care of Autumn Fern and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.