Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Southern Shield Fern
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Southern Shield Fern
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Thelypteridaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Thelypteris
Asplenium
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern? We provide you with everything About Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern. Southern Shield Fern doesn't have thorns and Bird's Nest Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Shield Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Shield Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bird's Nest Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Southern Shield Fern 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.
