Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Europe, Russia
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
Primula elatior
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Oxlip
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Primula elatior
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Oxlip
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Oxlip
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Oxlip
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Myrtales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Asplenium
Oenothera
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Oxlip 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 Oxlip 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.