Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila similis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small animals, invertebrate habitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Tree ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires high humidity and sterile conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI