Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADIANTUM pedatum
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
Maidenhair Fern
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Hortensie
Australian Baumfarn
In French
Hortensia
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
Hortensia
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
Hortensja
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
Hibiscus
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Not Available
Pteridopsida
Order
Not Available
Cyatheales
Family
Pteridaceae
Cyatheaceae
Genus
Not Available
Cyathea
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern? We provide you with everything About Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern. Maidenhair Fern doesn't have thorns and Australian Tree Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Maidenhair Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Maidenhair Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Australian Tree Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maidenhair Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Loam and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Acidic and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Maidenhair Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Maidenhair Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Maidenhair Fern leaf color: Green
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maidenhair Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Australian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Maidenhair Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
