Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHEILANTHES eckloniana
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
Desert Fern, Lipfern, Rock Fern
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Hortensie
Australian Baumfarn
In French
Hortensia
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
Hortensia
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
Hortensja
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
Hibiscus
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Not Available
Pteridopsida
Order
Not Available
Cyatheales
Family
Pteridaceae
Cyatheaceae
Genus
Not Available
Cyathea
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern? We provide you with everything About Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern. Desert Fern doesn't have thorns and Australian Tree Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Australian Tree Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Desert Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Desert Fern leaf color: Not Available
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Desert Fern and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Desert Fern needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
