Cooper's Cyathea

Cooper's Cyathea Care

Sphaeropteris Cooperi

What is the plant

Sphaeropteris cooperi is a medium-to-large fast growing tree fern, to 15 metres (49 ft) in height with a 12-inch (30 cm) thick trunk. The apex of the trunk and unfurling crosiers are particularly attractive, covered as they are with conspicuous long, silky, straw colored scales. The crown is widely spread and the light green fronds may reach a length of 4–6 metres (13–20 ft).[3] It can also very rarely be found in the colour of a pale pink with an orange stripe going down the middle. This is extremely rare and can be worth about 2,000 dollars

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

max 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil moist at all times. Australian tree ferns are not drought-tolerant and need weekly watering, with especially high levels of moisture or humidity in dry weather. Avoid watering the crown directly as this can cause rot—instead, water the trunk and ensure it's consistently moist.
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Fertilizer
During the growing season, feed your Australian tree fern with controlled-release fertilizer monthly, or biweekly with weak liquid fertilizer. Larger specimens are heavier feeders and may require feeding every other week year-round.

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Soil
Easily grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. In hot, dry summers water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter.
Temperature
Temperature in active growth period – min 22C max 32C
Additional
Causes allergies or is otherwise toxic to humans. y=1, n=0.