Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
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
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
4
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Divison
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
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 Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Southern Shield Fern
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Southern Shield Fern
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Thelypteridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Thelypteris
Nephrolepis Schott
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 Boston Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern? We provide you with everything About Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern. Southern Shield Fern doesn't have thorns and Boston Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Shield Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Shield Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available and Boston 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 Boston Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern 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 Southern 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.