Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
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, Do Not over 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune to half of its height
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 twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
Yellow Birch
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
Yellow Birch
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Birch flavum
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Fagales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow Birch
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Yellow 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.