Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Brake Fern
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
Muhly Grass
In German
Brems Farnanlage
hairawn muhly
In French
Brake Fern Plante
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
muhly Grass
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
muhly grama
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Pteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pteris
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Brake Fern and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brake Fern and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Brake Fern and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brake Fern and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brake Fern and Muhly Grass
Care of Brake Fern and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.