West Indian Treefern
Cyathea arborea
- Native to:
- Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © dkoflynn (iNaturalist #67354013)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Cyatheaceae
- Genus:
- Cyathea
- Species:
- Cyathea arborea
- USDA Symbol:
- CYAR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- 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:
- Reproduces via spores, not seeds. Spores require high humidity and moist substrate to germinate and develop gametophytes.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI