Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
indische Malve
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Mallow indienne
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
malva india
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
vitifolium
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow 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 Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Indian Mallow and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done 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 Mallow 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.