Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Narrow
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Hydrangea
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Hydrangea
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
υδραγεία
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Hortensja
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cornales
Polypodiales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Asplenium
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bird's Nest 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 Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bird's Nest Fern season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Hydrangea and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea 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.