Cyathea microdonta

Cyathea microdonta

Native to:
Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic | French Guiana | Guatemala | Guyana | Honduras | Jamaica | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru | Suriname | Trinidad-Tobago

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Cyatheaceae
Genus:
Cyathea
Species:
Cyathea microdonta

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
provides shelter for small animals, amphibians
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Spores require consistently moist conditions, high humidity, and filtered light to germinate successfully.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch