Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila aminta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small animals, epiphyte substrate

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Spores require high humidity and warm temperatures; germination can be slow and irregular for tree fern spores.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI