Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
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
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Fullers Karde
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Cardère à foulon
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Polypodiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird's Nest Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Fuller's Teasel 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.