Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Primula elatior
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Fern Pinien
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
pin Fern
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
pino helecho
Primula elatior
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Oxlip
In Polish
Fern sosna
Oxlip
In Latin
Fern pinus
Oxlip
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Oxlip
Season and care of Fern Pine and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Oxlip Physical Information
Fern Pine and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Oxlip are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and Oxlip
Care of Fern Pine and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.