Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila ferruginea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 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; slow and irregular germination typical of tree ferns.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI