Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
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, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Toxic
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
अरवी
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
Colocasia
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Colocasia
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
Colocasia
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
Kolokazja
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Colocasia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Arales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Taro
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird's Nest Fern and Taro Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Taro are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Taro
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
