Rough Tree Fern (Cyathea Australis)
Surname | Polypodiaceae |
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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
Ferns prefer bright indirect light, some species can tolerate direct light but not too much during the day.
Temperature
Water
Water a lot, but keep it airy. Avoid water stagnation which will cause root rot.
Humidity
The best humidity for ferns is above 70%.
pH
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.
Indoor Plant Care Guide
The most important and basic knowledge about growing plants indoors: