Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Not available
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Australian Baumfarn
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyatheales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cyatheaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.