Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 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
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Brake Fern
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
Brake Fern Plant
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Fern interrompu
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Osmundales
Polypodiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Brake Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Brake 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 Brake Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Interrupted Fern and Brake Fern
Care of Interrupted Fern and Brake 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 Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.