Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila ferdinandii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

provides shelter, habitat for insects and small vertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Vulnerable to fire; trunk can be damaged by heat. Rainforest species not adapted to fire regimes.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Spores require warm, humid conditions and constant moisture. Best germinated on sterile medium in controlled environment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI