Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila meridionalis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

habitat for epiphytes, small invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Spores require consistently moist, sterile medium and high humidity. Germination is slow and sporadic, requiring patience and controlled conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI