Helecho Gigante
Cyathea tenera
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Cyatheaceae
- Genus:
- Cyathea
- Species:
- Cyathea tenera
- USDA Symbol:
- CYTE10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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 high humidity
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern propagates via spores; spore germination requires high humidity and shade, can take several weeks to months.