Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Habitat
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Common Name
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
In Hindi
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
Lace Fern
In German
Boston Fern
Pflanze
Feder-Spargel
In French
Boston Fern
Plante
Lace Fern
In Spanish
helecho de Boston
Planta
Asparagus setaceus
In Greek
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
Lace Fern
In Portuguese
Boston Fern
Plantar
Lace Fern
In Polish
Boston paproci
Roślina
Szparag pierzasty
In Latin
Boston Fern
planta
Lace Fern
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Liliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Nephrolepis Schott
Asparagus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Boston Fern and Lace Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Boston Fern and Lace Fern? We provide you with everything About Boston Fern and Lace Fern. Boston Fern doesn't have thorns and Lace Fern 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 Lace Fern 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 Lace Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boston Fern and Lace Fern
Season and care of Boston Fern and Lace Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Fern and Lace Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boston Fern is Loam and for Lace Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Lace Fern is Neutral.
Boston Fern and Lace Fern Physical Information
Boston Fern and Lace Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Fern and Lace Fern are as follows:
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Lace Fern flower color: White
- Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boston Fern and Lace Fern
Care of Boston Fern and Lace Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.