Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cyathea

Species:

Cyathea platylepis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small animals, epiphyte substrate

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Spores require high humidity and warm temperatures; germination is slow and irregular with prothallus development taking several months.

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