Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Australia
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
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
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Sikalemen
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Zyklamen
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
Ciclamen
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Cíclame
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Cyklamen
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cyatheales
Ericales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.