Lomatia silaifolia, commonly known as crinkle bush or parsley fern, is a plant of the family, Proteaceae native to eastern Australia. Naturally found in open forest, it grows as a small shrub 1–2 m high with highly pinnate leaves reminiscent of parsley. The white inflorescences appear in summer.
Crinkle bush is resistant to disease and typically not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Crinkle busht is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much care experience.
How to keep Lomatia Silaifolia.
Light
Crinkle bush naturally occurs in habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun yet can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatile, hardy character.
Temperature
The crinkle bush is highly adaptable to a variety of climatic conditions, from very hot summers to cold winters. Nevertheless, it has an ideal temperature range for healthy growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, insulating the plant is important to protect it.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing a Crinkle bush requires careful timing. Apply fertilizer in early spring and then once a month through early summer. The fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormancy and the plant’s active growth periods.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lomatia
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 0.91 m to 2.13 m
- Mature Spread
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Other names.
