Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Africa
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Asplenium platyneuron platyneuron, Asplenium platyneuron incisum, Asplenium platyneuron bacculum-rubrum
Habitat
moist forests
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores, Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
ASPLENIUM platyneuron
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
ebony spleenwort, brownstem spleenwort
In Hindi
Lace Fern
Ebony Spleenwort
In German
Feder-Spargel
Ebony Streifenfarn
In French
Lace Fern
Ebony doradille
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Ebony Spleenwort
In Greek
Lace Fern
Ebony Spleenwort
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Ebony Spleenwort
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Ebony Spleenwort
In Latin
Lace Fern
Clear Spleenwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort
Wondering what are the properties of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort? We provide you with everything About Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort. Lace Fern doesn't have thorns and Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort
Season and care of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ebony Spleenwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Ebony Spleenwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Ebony Spleenwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort Physical Information
Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ebony Spleenwort height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Ebony Spleenwort flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Ebony Spleenwort leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort
Care of Lace Fern and Ebony Spleenwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.