Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Shape and thin as needed
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
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Buds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
ARACHNIODES simplicior
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
Indian holly fern
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
भारतीय होली फर्न
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Indische Stechpalme Fern
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
houx indienne Fern
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
India acebo helecho
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
Ινδική ιερά Fern
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Indiana holly Fern
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
Indyjski Holly Fern
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
Latin Fern
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Dryopteridales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Cyathea
Arachniodes
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral.
Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
- Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly Fern
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Indian Holly 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 Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.