Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
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
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Silver Birch
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Weißbirke
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Silver Birch
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Silver Birch
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Fagales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Betuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.