Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
M. struthiopteris var. struthiopteris
M. struthiopteris var. pensylvanica
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATTEUCCIA struthiopteris
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Fiddlehead ferns,
shuttlecock fern
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
शुतुरमुर्ग फर्न
बिगोनिया
In German
Ostrich Fern
Begonie
In French
fougère à l'autruche
Begonia
In Spanish
avestruz helecho
Begonia
In Greek
Στρουθοκάμηλος Fern
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Ostrich Fern
Begônia
In Polish
Struś Fern
Begonia
In Latin
struthionem Fern
Begonia
Phylum
Filicinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ostrich Fern and Begonia
Season and care of Ostrich Fern and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Ostrich Fern and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ostrich Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ostrich Fern is Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ostrich Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ostrich Fern and Begonia Physical Information
Ostrich Fern and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Ostrich Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ostrich Fern and Begonia are as follows:
Ostrich Fern flower color: Not Available
Ostrich Fern leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Ostrich Fern and Begonia
Care of Ostrich Fern and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ostrich Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ostrich Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.