Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
South America
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
PASPALUM notatum
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Bahia Grass
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
बाहिया घास
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Bahia Grass
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
l'herbe de Bahia
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
bahia hierba
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Bahia γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
bahia grama
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Bahia trawy
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
bahia herba
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Poales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paspaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass? We provide you with everything About Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass. Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns and Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Bird's Nest Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like Toxic and Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Bahia Grass 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 Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.