Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Not available
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Showy
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Alyogyne
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.