About Lace Fern and Bahia Grass
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
PASPALUM notatum
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Bahia Grass
In Hindi
Lace Fern
बाहिया घास
In German
Feder-Spargel
Bahia Grass
In French
Lace Fern
l'herbe de Bahia
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
bahia hierba
In Greek
Lace Fern
Bahia γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
bahia grama
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Bahia trawy
In Latin
Lace Fern
bahia herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paspaleae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass? We provide you with everything About Lace Fern and Bahia Grass. Lace Fern doesn't have thorns and Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Lace Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Lace Fern has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and Skin irritation and Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and 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 Lace Fern and Bahia Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass
Season and care of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Bahia Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lace Fern and Bahia Grass Physical Information
Lace Fern and Bahia Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass
Care of Lace Fern and Bahia Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary. In summer Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.