Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Fern interrompu
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Osmundales
Polypodiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Boston Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Boston 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 Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern
Care of Interrupted Fern and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.