Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Brake Fern
In Hindi
प्याज
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Zwiebel
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Oignon
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Cebolla
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Cebola
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Cebula
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
cepa
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Asparagales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Brake Fern
Season and care of White Onion and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Brake Fern season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Brake Fern Physical Information
White Onion and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Brake Fern are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of White Onion and Brake Fern
Care of White Onion and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Brake 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 Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.