Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DAVALLIA trichomanoides
Syringa
Common Name
Squirrel's Foot Fern
Lilac
In German
Hortensie
Flieder
In French
Hortensia
lilas
In Spanish
Hortensia
lila
In Greek
υδραγεία
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
lilás
In Polish
Hortensja
liliowy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Lamiales
Family
Davalliaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Not Available
Syringa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs
Wondering what are the properties of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs? We provide you with everything About Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs. Squirrel's Foot Fern doesn't have thorns and Lilacs doesn't have thorns. Also Squirrel's Foot Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Squirrel's Foot Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lilacs has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs
Season and care of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squirrel's Foot Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Squirrel's Foot Fern is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Squirrel's Foot Fern is Acidic and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs Physical Information
Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Squirrel's Foot Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs are as follows:
Squirrel's Foot Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Squirrel's Foot Fern leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs
Care of Squirrel's Foot Fern and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squirrel's Foot Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squirrel's Foot Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
