Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
India, China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
6.56 cm
6.56 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Not Available
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHEILANTHES eckloniana
DRYOPTERIS atrata
Common Name
Desert Fern, Lipfern, Rock Fern
Shaggy Shield Fern
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Pteridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Not Available
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern? We provide you with everything About Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern. Desert Fern doesn't have thorns and Shaggy Shield Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Shaggy Shield Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern
Season and care of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shaggy Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shaggy Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shaggy Shield Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern Physical Information
Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Shaggy Shield Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern are as follows:
Desert Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Desert Fern leaf color: Not Available
Shaggy Shield Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Shaggy Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green and Brown
Care of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern
Care of Desert Fern and Shaggy Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shaggy Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Fern needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shaggy Shield Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
