Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Australia
Central America, North America
Types
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYATHEA australis
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Rough Tree Fern
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Australian Tree Fern
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Australian Baumfarn
Wunderblume
In French
Australian Arbre Fern
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Helecho de árbol australiano
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Australian Tree Fern
Maravilha
In Polish
Australijski Drzewo paproci
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Fern tree Australia
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyatheales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyatheaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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 Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Australian Tree Fern and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.