Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea Australis)
| Surname | Polypodiaceae |
|---|---|
| Leaf color | xanh lá |
| Leaf size | nhỏ-vừa |
| Tăng trưởng | nhanh |
| Breeding | spores, Spores develop in the branching lobes of the antennae |
| Diseases & Pests | spiders, aphids, root rot, leaf rot |
Cyathea Australis, whose English name is Rough Tree Fern, is also known as the ancient fern or giant fern. This is a fern species in the Cyatheaceae family, one of the oldest ferns in the world. This plant can be found in tropical and subtropical forests around the world, including Vietnam.
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
How to grow and care for Cyathea Australis
Woody ferns are a moisture-loving, shade-loving plant. They grow well at temperatures between 20-30 degrees Celsius. Woody ferns do not have flowers and reproduce by spores.
Light
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Ferns prefer bright indirect light, some species can tolerate direct light but not too much during the day.
Temperature
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Water
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Water a lot, but keep it airy. Avoid water stagnation which will cause root rot.
Humidity
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The best humidity for ferns is above 70%.
pH
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Ferns have an ideal pH range of 5.0 - 7.0 pH.
Soil for ferns
Ferns are a type of plant that likes soil with a lot of humus, or soil of plant origin such as sawdust, rice husks, coconut fiber.

Image of mature Cyathea Australis
Woody ferns have a woody trunk 10-20 meters high, with a trunk diameter of about 0.2-0.8 meters. The trunk is dark brown, with many scars left by fallen leaves. Woody fern leaves grow concentrated at the top of the tree, 1-2 meters long, and are green. The leaves are pinnate, divided into many small leaflets.

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