Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
South America
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Narrow
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Pineapple
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
अनानास
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Ananas
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Ananas
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Piña
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Ανανάς
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Ananas
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Pineapple
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pteridophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Polypodiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Bird's Nest Fern season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Pineapple and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves 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 Pineapple 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.