Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Leucojum
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Leucojum
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Leucojum
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Leucojum
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Leucojum
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Leucojum
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Leucojum
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Brake Fern
Season and care of Leucojum and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Brake Fern Physical Information
Leucojum and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Brake Fern are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Leucojum and Brake Fern
Care of Leucojum and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.