Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Polypodiales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Cyathea
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
