Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Fern
Origin
Central America, North America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-10-10, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in fall, fertilize in summer, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Wunderblume
Australian Baumfarn
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyatheales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Cyatheaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Australian Tree Fern season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground 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 Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Australian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.