Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cibotium

Species:

Cibotium chamissoi

USDA Symbol:

CICH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores; spore germination requires moist, humid conditions and can take several months to produce prothalli.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI