Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Bilimbi
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
bilimbi
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
bilimbi
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
bilimbi
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
bilimbi
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
bilimbi
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Polypodiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Boston Fern
Season and care of Bilimbi and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Boston Fern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Boston Fern Physical Information
Bilimbi and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Boston Fern are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Boston Fern
Care of Bilimbi and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Bilimbi 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.