Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cyathea

Species:

Cyathea ecuadorensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Tree ferns reproduce primarily via spores which require consistently moist conditions and can take several months to develop into small gametophytes before forming sporophytes.

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