Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Aaron Caladium
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Aaron Caladium
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Alismatales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.