Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
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
Neutral
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, Shape and thin as needed
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
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
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
Blood disorders
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Indian holly fern
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
houx indienne Fern
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Latin Fern
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Arachniodes
Asplenium
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 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 Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Indian Holly Fern 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.