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Cyathea dealbata

Also Known As

  • Ponga
  • Silver Tree Fern

Plant type

tree, fern

size

  • H: 33'
  • W: 26'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Cyathea dealbata plant details

Cyathea dealbata is a slow-growing evergreen fern or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyathea dealbata

Plant type: fern or tree
Plant family: cyatheaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 26 FT wide, 33 FT tall
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyathea dealbata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cyathea dealbata plant

How to Grow Cyathea dealbata

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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