Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Chionodoxa
In German
Fern Pinien
Chionodoxa
In French
pin Fern
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
pino helecho
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Fern sosna
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Fern pinus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Not Available
Platyhelminthes
Family
Podocarpaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Fern Pine and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Fern Pine and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and Chionodoxa
Care of Fern Pine and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.