Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Ajowan
Australian Baumfarn
In French
Ajowan
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
aipo
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
seler
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
semina Carom
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cyatheaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Cyathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Ajwain plant and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.