Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila elata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Not fire adapted; killed by fire. Requires moist protected habitats typically below fire-prone ridges.

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Spores require consistent moisture and high humidity for germination. Prothallus development takes several months before sporophyte emerges.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI