Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Common Name
Brake Fern
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
Southern Shield Fern
In German
Brems Farnanlage
Southern Shield Fern
In French
Brake Fern Plante
Southern Shield Fern
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
Southern Shield Fern
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
Southern Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
Southern Shield Fern
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
Southern Shield Fern
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Southern Shield Fern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Polypodiopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Pteridaceae
Thelypteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern? We provide you with everything About Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern. Brake Fern doesn't have thorns and Southern Shield Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Brake Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Brake Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern
Season and care of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Southern Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern Physical Information
Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern are as follows:
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern
Care of Brake Fern and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.