Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China, Japan
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Phyllanthus emblica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
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Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS atrata
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Shaggy Shield Fern
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Hortensie
Stachelbeere
In French
Hortensia
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Hortensia
Grosella
In Greek
υδραγεία
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Groselha
In Polish
Hortensja
Agrest
In Latin
Hibiscus
hominem
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry
Wondering what are the properties of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry? We provide you with everything About Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry. Shaggy Shield Fern doesn't have thorns and Indian Gooseberry doesn't have thorns. Also Shaggy Shield Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Shaggy Shield Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Indian Gooseberry has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shaggy Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shaggy Shield Fern is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shaggy Shield Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shaggy Shield Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Shaggy Shield Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Shaggy Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green and Brown
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shaggy Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Shaggy Shield Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.