Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
India
Types
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
Water Spinach
In German
Boston Fern
Pflanze
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Boston Fern
Plante
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
helecho de Boston
Planta
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Boston Fern
Plantar
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Boston paproci
Roślina
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Boston Fern
planta
Water Spinach
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Solanales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Nephrolepis Schott
Ipomoea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Boston Fern and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Boston Fern and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Boston Fern and Water Spinach. Boston Fern doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boston Fern and Water Spinach
Season and care of Boston Fern and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Fern and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boston Fern is Loam and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Fern and Water Spinach Physical Information
Boston Fern and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Fern and Water Spinach are as follows:
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Fern and Water Spinach
Care of Boston Fern and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.