Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fern
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
  
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
  
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
Terrestrial, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-3
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
  
Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
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, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
ASPLENIUM nidus
  
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
  
In Hindi
प्याज
  
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
  
In German
Zwiebel
  
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
  
In French
Oignon
  
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
  
In Spanish
Cebolla
  
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
  
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
  
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Cebola
  
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
  
In Polish
Cebula
  
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
  
In Latin
cepa
  
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Aspleniaceae
  
Genus
Allium
  
Asplenium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Allieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Allioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Bird's Nest Fern season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of White Onion and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering 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 White Onion 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.