Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Indian holly fern
River Birch
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
River Birch
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Fluss Birch
In French
houx indienne Fern
Birch river
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
river Birch
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
river Birch
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Latin Fern
Betula
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Fagales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Holly Fern and River Birch
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Holly Fern and River Birch Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and River Birch are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and River Birch
Care of Indian Holly Fern and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.