Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
4
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
CHEILANTHES eckloniana
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
Desert Fern, Lipfern, Rock Fern
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
Hydrangea
In German
Southern Shield Fern
Hortensie
In French
Southern Shield Fern
Hortensia
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
Hortensia
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
Hortênsia
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
Hortensja
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
Hibiscus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Polypodiopsida
Not Available
Order
Polypodiales
Not Available
Family
Thelypteridaceae
Pteridaceae
Genus
Thelypteris
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for Desert Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Desert Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Desert Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Desert Fern leaf color: Not Available
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Desert Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Fern needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.
