Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
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, 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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Not Available
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Brake Fern
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird's Nest 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.
