Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Abutilon
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Abutilon
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Abutilon
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
Abutilon
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Abutilon
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Abutilon
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Abutilon
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Malvales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Abutilon 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 Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.