Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Not available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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 branches, 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Sapindales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.