Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Alaska fern
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Soft Shield Fern
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
