Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Brugmansia
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Brugmansia
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Brugmansia
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Brugmansia
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Brugmansia
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Brugmansia
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Brugmansia
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Solanales
Polypodiales
Family
Solanaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Boston Fern
Season and care of Brugmansia and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Brugmansia and Boston Fern Physical Information
Brugmansia and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Boston Fern are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Brugmansia and Boston Fern
Care of Brugmansia and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.