Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cyathea

Species:

Cyathea aristata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small animals, amphibians

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Tree ferns are fire-sensitive and typically found in moist refugia protected from fire. Crown and fronds burn readily but some individuals may resprout from trunk if damage is not severe.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Spores require consistently moist conditions and warmth (20-25°C). Surface sow on sterile medium with high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI