About Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Squirrels
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DICKSONIA antarctica
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Australian tree fern, Tasmanian tree fern, hardy tree fern, soft tree fern, woolly tree fern
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Tasmanian Tree Fern
meadow saffron
In German
Tasmanian Tree Fern
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Dicksonia antarctica
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Balantium antarcticum
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Tasmanian Tree Fern
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Dicksonia antarctica
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Diksonia antarktyczna
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Tasmanian Tree Fern
autumnale
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Liliales
Family
Dicksoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dicksonia
Colchicum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron. Tasmanian Tree Fern doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Tasmanian Tree Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Tasmanian Tree Fern has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic. 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 Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tasmanian Tree Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tasmanian Tree Fern is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Tasmanian Tree Fern is Acidic and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Tasmanian Tree Fern height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Tasmanian Tree Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Tasmanian Tree Fern leaf color: Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron
Care of Tasmanian Tree Fern and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tasmanian Tree Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Tasmanian Tree Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
