Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Damp Places
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Ants
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
DICKSONIA antarctica
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Australian tree fern, Tasmanian tree fern, hardy tree fern, soft tree fern, woolly tree fern
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Tasmanian Tree Fern
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Tasmanian Tree Fern
In French
sud dryoptéride
Dicksonia antarctica
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Balantium antarcticum
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Tasmanian Tree Fern
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Dicksonia antarctica
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Diksonia antarktyczna
In Latin
Fern australi
Tasmanian Tree Fern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dicksoniaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Dicksonia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern? We provide you with everything About Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern. Southern Wood Fern doesn't have thorns and Tasmanian Tree Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Wood Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Wood Fern has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation and Tasmanian Tree Fern has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tasmanian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tasmanian Tree Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Tasmanian Tree Fern is Acidic.
Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Tasmanian Tree Fern height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Tasmanian Tree Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Tasmanian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Tasmanian Tree Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tasmanian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tasmanian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.