Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Cyperales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Bushy Bluestem 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.