Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Lace Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Feder-Spargel
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Lace Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Lace Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Lace Fern
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Lace Fern and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.