Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Capnoides
In German
Fern Pinien
Capnoides
In French
pin Fern
capnoides
In Spanish
pino helecho
Capnoides
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Capnoides
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Capnoides
In Polish
Fern sosna
Capnoides
In Latin
Fern pinus
capnoides
Class
Pinopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Podocarpaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Capnoides
Season and care of Fern Pine and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Capnoides Physical Information
Fern Pine and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Capnoides are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Fern Pine and Capnoides
Care of Fern Pine and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.