Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Leucojum
फर्न पाइन
In German
Leucojum
Fern Pinien
In French
Leucojum
pin Fern
In Spanish
Leucojum
pino helecho
In Greek
Leucojum
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Leucojum
pinho Fern
In Polish
Leucojum
Fern sosna
In Latin
Leucojum
Fern pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Fern Pine
Season and care of Leucojum and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Fern Pine Physical Information
Leucojum and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Fern Pine are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Leucojum and Fern Pine
Care of Leucojum and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.