Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Asia
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Fullers Karde
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Dipsacales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel. Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Bird's Nest Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like Toxic and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.