What is Cyathea?

Cyathea is a genus of about 470 species of tree ferns growing in tropical climate. Most species have a single high stem and fibrous root weight. Some species have creeping or branching of the trunks, but are rare. In the wild, c. Browni grows only on the island of Norfolk. Sometimes it is grown and easy to grow from spores, but its height and susceptibility to frost are the troubles of the gardener. The plant requires well -drained soil, high humidity and frequent watering and good light.

c. Cooperi , originally from Australia, is one of the most often cultivated ferns. His common names include Cooper's Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern and Lacy Tree Fern. It is appreciated for its hardy because it is easy to grow in many different climate. Cooper's tree of the tree grows best in a shady, protected environment with moist soil. He was naturalized outside his native habitat and became an invasive species in Hawaii.

Silver tree fern, c. Dealbata has a native range limited to New Zealand. Its common name refers to its silver leaves. c. Dealbata can grow in a height of 33 feet (10 meters) and rare, creeping varieties of ferns. The tree is often used as a symbol of New Zealand, especially New Zealand sports teams. This fern tree grows best in well -drained soil and requires protection from high wind and frost.

c. Medullaris , The Black Tree Fern is also located only in New Zealand. It is much higher than the ferns of the silver tree and is approaching the height of the ferns of Norfolk. This tree fern is named for its black suitcase. Its wood is used as a rough building material.

Otje the type cyathea coming from the Pacific include c. Propinqua , which grows on Fiji and Samoa and c. semiamplectens , originally from New Guinea. Asian species Cyatheand include c. c. Some plants cyathea in the western hemisphere include c. Abbottii , originally from Hispanoli and c.