Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
North America
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Southern Shield Fern
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Southern Shield Fern
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Southern Shield Fern
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Southern Shield Fern
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Southern Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Southern Shield Fern
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Southern Shield Fern
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Southern Shield Fern
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Filicopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Thelypteridaceae
Genus
Asplenium
Thelypteris
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern? We provide you with everything About Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern. Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns and Southern Shield Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Bird's Nest Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like Toxic and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Southern Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
