Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow green
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, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Sets
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
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
प्याज
In German
Southern Shield Fern
Zwiebel
In French
Southern Shield Fern
Oignon
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
Cebolla
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
Cebola
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
Cebula
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
cepa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asparagales
Family
Thelypteridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and White Onion
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Southern Shield Fern and White Onion Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Southern Shield Fern and White Onion are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Southern Shield Fern and White Onion
Care of Southern Shield Fern and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern 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 Southern 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.