Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
AMMI majus
Common Name
Alaska fern
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
बिशप निराना
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Soft Shield Fern
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
biznaga
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Apiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.