Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
ADIANTUM pedatum
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Maidenhair Fern
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
Hydrangea
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Hortensie
In French
Fern interrompu
Hortensia
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Hortensia
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Hortênsia
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Hortensja
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Hibiscus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Not Available
Class
Polypodiopsida
Not Available
Order
Osmundales
Not Available
Family
Osmundaceae
Pteridaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Maidenhair Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Maidenhair 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 Maidenhair Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Maidenhair Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Maidenhair Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Maidenhair Fern is Acidic.
Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Maidenhair Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Maidenhair Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Maidenhair Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair Fern
Care of Interrupted Fern and Maidenhair 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 Maidenhair Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maidenhair Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
