Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
South Africa
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Clivia
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Clivia
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Clivia
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Clivia
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Clivia
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
κλίβια
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Clivia
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Clivia
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Clivia
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Clivia and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.
