Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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, 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark
-
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Fern Pinien
St. Augustine Grass
In French
pin Fern
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
pino helecho
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Fern sosna
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Fern pinus
St. Augustine Grass
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Fern Pine and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.