Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
candelabra
In German
Fern Pinien
Kandelaber
In French
pin Fern
candélabre
In Spanish
pino helecho
Candelabra
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Candelabra
In Polish
Fern sosna
świeczniki
In Latin
Fern pinus
candelabra
Phylum
Not Available
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Fern Pine and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Fern Pine and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Fern Pine and Candelabra. Fern Pine doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Fern Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Fern Pine has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Candelabra has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Fern Pine and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Candelabra
Season and care of Fern Pine and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Candelabra Physical Information
Fern Pine and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Candelabra are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Fern Pine and Candelabra
Care of Fern Pine and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.