Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Medium
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 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, 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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
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, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Chionodoxa
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
glória da neve
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
glory of the snow
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asparagales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Asplenium
Chionodoxa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glory of the Snow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow pruning is done 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.