Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
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
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
All year
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
Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Stem
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Mother Fern
In Hindi
Oxlip
Mother Fern
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Mother Fern
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Mother Fern
In Spanish
Primula elatior
madre helecho
In Greek
δακράκι
Mother Fern
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Mother Fern
In Polish
Oxlip
Mother Fern
In Latin
Oxlip
Mother Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Myrtales
Polypodiales
Family
Onagraceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Asplenium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Properties of Oxlip and Mother Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Mother Fern? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Mother Fern. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Mother Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Mother Fern has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and Mother Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Mother Fern
Season and care of Oxlip and Mother Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Mother Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Mother Fern season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Mother Fern Physical Information
Oxlip and Mother Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Mother Fern are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Mother Fern
Care of Oxlip and Mother 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 Mother Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mother Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.