Spiny Treefern
Cyathea pungens
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Cyatheaceae
- Genus:
- Cyathea
- Species:
- Cyathea pungens
- USDA Symbol:
- CYPU8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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:
- native to tropical rainforests; prefers shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds; spore germination requires moist, humid conditions and can take several weeks to months.