Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Chionodoxa
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Chionodoxa
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Pteridophyta
Class
Cestoda
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Chionodoxa and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.