Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Aaron Caladium
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Aaron Caladium
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Alismatales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.