Surely you have occasionally seen short ferns, which can be had as indoor plants in pots as centerpieces, but did you know that there are some that reach impressive heights? One of the most beautiful is the Cyathea arboreamuch better known as giant fern.
With its 9 meters high and with fronds (leaves) of just over 1 meter, it is a plant that will look great in a corner protected from direct sunsince it will give you a tropical touch that is very, very sought after in the gardens.
Origin and characteristics of the giant fern
Our protagonist is an evergreen plant native to the understory of the Antilles whose scientific name is Cyathea arborea. In addition to being a giant fern, it is also called a shrimp stick. It can reach a height of 9 meters, with a thornless trunk no more than 12,5 cm thick. Its crown is composed of ten or more fronds (leaves).
Its growth rate islike that of all tree ferns, medium-slow. If growing conditions are right, she will grow 3-4 fronds per year. Let’s know how to keep our horse healthy.
Shrimp stick care
If we buy a copy, we must provide the following care:
- Location: outside, in semi-shade.
- Soil or substrate: must have good sewer system and be rich in organic matter.
- Irrigation: 3-4 times in summer, and somewhat less the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: from the beginning of spring to the beginning of autumn, it should be fertilized with organic fertilizers, such as guano or manure.
- Planting or transplanting time: in spring, when the risk of frost has passed.
- Multiplication: by spores. They must be sown in spring in a seedbed protected from direct sun. They will germinate after about two months at a temperature of 20ºC.
- Rusticity: supports frosts down to -4ºC.
Thus, we can enjoy our giant fern .
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