Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Africa
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Asplenium platyneuron platyneuron, Asplenium platyneuron incisum, Asplenium platyneuron bacculum-rubrum
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial 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
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Full Shade, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
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
Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores, Not Available
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM platyneuron
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
ebony spleenwort, brownstem spleenwort
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Ebony Spleenwort
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Ebony Streifenfarn
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Ebony doradille
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Ebony Spleenwort
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Ebony Spleenwort
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Ebony Spleenwort
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Ebony Spleenwort
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Clear Spleenwort
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Asplenium
Asplenium
Clade
Eupolypods II
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ebony Spleenwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ebony Spleenwort is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Ebony Spleenwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Ebony Spleenwort height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Ebony Spleenwort flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Ebony Spleenwort leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort 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.