Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
California
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Brake Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
Matilija Poppy
In German
Brems Farnanlage
Matilija Poppy
In French
Brake Fern Plante
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Papaverales
Family
Pteridaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy. Brake Fern doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Brake Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Brake Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy
Care of Brake Fern and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
