Parrotfeather Treefern
Cyathea andina
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
iNaturalist: © octavio_riverah (iNaturalist #170325861)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Cyatheaceae
- Genus:
- Cyathea
- Species:
- Cyathea andina
- USDA Symbol:
- CYAN
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers high humidity and shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Propagated by spores; requires high humidity and consistent moisture for spore germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI