Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Lavender
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Lavender
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Lavendel
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Lavande
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Lavanda
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
λεβάντα
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Lawenda
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Lavendula
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Boston Fern
Season and care of Lavender and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Boston Fern Physical Information
Lavender and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Boston Fern are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Boston Fern
Care of Lavender and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.