Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
Rich Woods
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
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
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Solanales
Polypodiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers 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 Wild Blue Phlox 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.