Australian Tree Fern
Also known as
Alsophila australis glauca, Alsophila australis williamsii, Alsophila loddigesii, Amphicosmia australis, Cyathea australis, Cyathea australis glauca, Cyathea australis norfolkensis and Cyathea loddigesii
Taxonomy
Alsophila australis
Alsophila
Cyatheaceae
Cyatheales
How to care for Australian Tree Fern
How often to water your Australian Tree Fern
Australian Tree Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Australian Tree Fern in your home
Australian Tree Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Australian Tree Fern
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Australian Tree Fern after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Australian Tree Fern
Australian Tree Fern
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.