Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
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
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
सीताफल
In German
Boston Fern
Pflanze
Zuckerapfel
In French
Boston Fern
Plante
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
helecho de Boston
Planta
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Boston Fern
Plantar
Pinha
In Polish
Boston paproci
Roślina
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Boston Fern
planta
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Magnoliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Nephrolepis Schott
Annona
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Boston Fern and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Boston Fern and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Boston Fern and Sugar Apple. Boston Fern doesn't have thorns and Sugar 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 Sugar 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boston Fern and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Boston Fern and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Fern and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boston Fern is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Fern and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Boston Fern and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Fern and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boston Fern and Sugar Apple
Care of Boston Fern and Sugar 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.