Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ADIANTUM pedatum
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Maidenhair Fern
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Calla Lily
In German
Hortensie
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Hortensia
Lys calla
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cala
In Greek
υδραγεία
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Calla
In Polish
Hortensja
Calla Lily
In Latin
Hibiscus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Alismatales
Family
Pteridaceae
Araceae
Genus
Not Available
Zantedeschia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily. Maidenhair Fern doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Maidenhair Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Maidenhair Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily
Season and care of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maidenhair Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Loam and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Acidic and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily Physical Information
Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Maidenhair Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily are as follows:
Maidenhair Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Maidenhair Fern leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maidenhair Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Maidenhair Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.