Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
अरवी
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Colocasia
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Colocasia
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Colocasia
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Kolokazja
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Colocasia
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Arales
Polypodiales
Family
Araceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Taro and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Taro and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Taro and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Taro and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.