PLANT DATA SHEET

DONE BY

P.KEERTHANA,
M.SINDUJA.
(2009 14)
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Asplenium
A.nidus
Ephiphytic
S.EAsia, Tropical Australia
2-0 to 4-0
2-0 to 4-0
Open
Upright Round
Most emerge from the soil, usually without a stem
Simple
pinnate
evergreen
More than 36 inches
No flowers
Not applicable
spores
Regular watering once a week & more maintenance
mass planting; border; ground cover; edging; suitable for growing indoors
Growing in rich, moist soil, prefers shady locations. Leaves turn yellow and
: No such problems
Polypodiaceae
Birds nest Fern
Grows in shade
Slow
Nil
Large shinny spear shaped fronds
No flowers
Not applicable
the plant stops growing in the sun. drought tolerance is minimal.
:
wet; clay; sand; acidic; loam
FERN PLANT - 1
Nephrolepis
N. exaltata
perennial; herbaceous
Tropical regions of world
0-6 to 4-0
Depends upon the supporting structure
moderate
quickly spreading over the ground by means of thin, green runners
Most emerge from the soil, usually without a stem
Even pinnately compound
None or difficult to see
Semi - evergreen
2 to 4 inches
No flowers
Not applicable
Requires high humidity
needs moist but well-drained soils until established but can later survive
dry weather. Light fertilizations are recommended .
: fungus diseases may occasionally be a problem
Davalliaceae
Boston Fern
Grows in shade
fast
Nil
long, narrow, pale green leaves
No flowers
Not applicable
mass planting; container /above-ground planter; hanging basket; for indoors
:
FERN PLANT - 2
by division of the clumps
wet; clay; sand; acidic; slightly alkaline,loam
Acrostichum
A.daneifolium
perennial; herbaceous
Florida
4-0 to 8-0
3-0 to 5-0
open
upright
alternate
Odd pinnately compound
None or difficult to see
evergreen
8 to 12 inches
No flowers
Not applicable
Regular watering
Prolonged direct sun can burn foliage. Ferns transplant well any time of year
as long the soil ball is handled carefully.
: Relatively pest free
Adiantaceae
Leather fern
Grows in shade
moderate
Nil
beautifully textured, open form
No flowers
Not applicable
mass planting; accent; border
:
FERN PLANT - 3
spores
resist extended flooding; acidic; alkaline; sand; loam; clay
sporangia