Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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, 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
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
.org Phlox
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Solanales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.