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
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Chionodoxa
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Chionodoxa
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Pteridopsida
Cestoda
Order
Cyatheales
Liliales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.