Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
broomsedge Gras
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
broomsedge herbe
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird's Nest Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Broomsedge and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.