Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Not available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
cólquico
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
aftomn gema
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Liliales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.