Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
European crab apple
In Hindi
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
european crab apple
In German
Boston Fern
Pflanze
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Boston Fern
Plante
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
helecho de Boston
Planta
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Boston Fern
Plantar
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Boston paproci
Roślina
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Boston Fern
planta
european crab apple
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Rosales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Nephrolepis Schott
Malus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Boston Fern and European Crab Apple. Boston Fern doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Fern and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boston Fern is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Boston Fern and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Boston Fern and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
Boston Fern leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple
Care of Boston Fern and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.