Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
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
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
desert broom
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Wüste Besen
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
desert broom
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
desert broom
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
desert broom
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
desert broom
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asterales
Polypodiales
Family
Asteraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Boston Fern
Season and care of Desert Broom and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Boston Fern Physical Information
Desert Broom and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Boston Fern are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Boston Fern
Care of Desert Broom and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.