Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Maidenhair Fern
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chrysanthemums
In German
Hortensie
Chrysanthemen
In French
Hortensia
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crisantemos
In Greek
υδραγεία
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crisântemos
In Polish
Hortensja
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Pteridaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Not Available
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maidenhair Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Acidic and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Maidenhair Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Maidenhair Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Maidenhair Fern leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maidenhair Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Maidenhair Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.