Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Cyathea

Species:

Cyathea villosa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small animals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Spores require consistently moist conditions and warmth (20-25°C) to germinate; surface sowing on fine growing medium with high humidity is essential.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI