Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fern
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
European crab apple
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
european crab apple
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
european crab apple
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Rosales
Polypodiales
Family
Rosaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Bird's Nest Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of European Crab Apple and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 European Crab Apple 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.