Cyathea

Family. Cyatheaceae.

Origin. Australia, New Zealand.

Description. Cyathea is an evergreen fern with delicate, delicate green leaves 90–130 cm long. The petioles may have small thorns. Young leaves appear in the center of the plant and unfold from its base. With age, it can form a trunk 15–30 cm in diameter. Sporangia are located on the underside of the leaves.

Height. In nature, plants reach a height of 15 m, in culture they are unlikely to exceed 1 m in height.

Care at home

Temperature conditions

Prefers cool temperatures between 7 and 20°C. During the winter months, do not expose the fern to temperatures below 6°C.

Lighting

Good lighting is necessary, but direct sunlight can burn the leaves of the plant. Can be placed in partial shade.

Care

Staying in the fresh air during the warm season is very welcome.

Substrate

Based on peat and fibrous heather soil. 

Feeding

Once every two weeks during the growth period, loves organic feeding.

Purpose

Cyathea is a valuable ornamental foliage species that requires sufficient free space for growth and development.

Flowering time

Doesn't bloom.

Air humidity

Very high, spray the leaves of the plant as soon as necessary, use a humidifier. 

Soil moisture

It is necessary to maintain constant high soil moisture, especially if the fern is in a bright and warm place.

Transfer

Adult specimens are replanted as needed, every two years in the spring. For large tub plants, the top layer of soil is replaced with fresh soil annually.

Reproduction

Disputes.

Pests and diseases

Sometimes mealybugs and spider mites appear; healthy and well-cared for plants are very rarely attacked by pests.  If you take your fern outside during the summer months, it can also be attacked by slugs and snails, as well as earwigs. 

Note

Over time, without support, the fern may fall on its side, since the root system is not sufficiently developed.