Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
  
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Whole plant
  
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
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
  
Common Name
Brake Fern
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
  
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
  
variegated butterbur
  
In German
Brems Farnanlage
  
bunte Pestwurz
  
In French
Brake Fern Plante
  
pétasite panachée
  
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
  
butterbur abigarrado
  
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
  
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
  
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
  
butterbur variegada
  
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
  
barwny Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
  
varius butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Polypodiopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Pteridaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Pteris
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Brake Fern and Variegated Butterbur 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 Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.