Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
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
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Alaska fern
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
  
प्याज
  
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Soft Shield Fern
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Dryopteridaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Polystichum
  
Allium
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and White Onion
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Soft Shield Fern and White Onion Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and White Onion are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and White Onion
Care of Soft Shield Fern and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.