Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Not available
Cyathea cooperi, Dicksonia antarctica
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Carcinogenic, Thiaminase
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CYATHEA australis
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Rough Tree Fern
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Australian Tree Fern
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Australian Baumfarn
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Australian Arbre Fern
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Helecho de árbol australiano
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Αυστραλιανή Tree Fern
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Australian Tree Fern
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Australijski Drzewo paproci
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Fern tree Australia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyatheaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Australian Tree Fern season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Australian Tree Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Australian Tree Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Australian Tree Fern height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Australian Tree Fern flower color: Not Available
- Australian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Australian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.