Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Not Available
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Lace Fern
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Feder-Spargel
In French
sud dryoptéride
Lace Fern
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Asparagus setaceus
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Lace Fern
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Lace Fern
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Szparag pierzasty
In Latin
Fern australi
Lace Fern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Liliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Asparagus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern? We provide you with everything About Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern. Southern Wood Fern doesn't have thorns and Lace Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Wood Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Wood Fern has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation and Lace Fern has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Wood Fern and Lace Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lace Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Lace Fern is Neutral.
Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Lace Fern flower color: White
- Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Lace Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.