Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
Aaron Caladium
In German
Boston Fern
Pflanze
Aaron Caladium
In French
Boston Fern
Plante
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
helecho de Boston
Planta
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Boston Fern
Plantar
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Boston paproci
Roślina
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Boston Fern
planta
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Alismatales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Araceae
Genus
Nephrolepis Schott
Caladium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium. Boston Fern doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Boston Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Boston Fern has allergic reactions like Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling and Vesicles and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling and Vesicles. 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 Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boston Fern is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Boston Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.