Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Lace Fern
Chionodoxa
In German
Feder-Spargel
Chionodoxa
In French
Lace Fern
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Lace Fern
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Lace Fern
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Lace Fern and Chionodoxa. Lace Fern doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lace Fern and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Lace Fern and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa
Care of Lace Fern and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.