Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Bougainvillea
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Bougainvillea
In French
sud dryoptéride
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Bougainvillea
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Bougainvillea
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Fern australi
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Polypodiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Bougainvillea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.