Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cyathea

Species:

Cyathea alata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small vertebrates, invertebrate habitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Spores require high humidity, warmth (20-25°C), and indirect light; germination highly variable and can extend beyond 90 days.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI