Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Oxlip
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
δακράκι
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Oxlip
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Oxlip
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Onagraceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Bird's Nest Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Oxlip and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.