Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
flowering maple
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Schönmalve
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
érable floraison
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
arce de floración
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Abutilon
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Malvales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.