Common name:
Rebecca tree fern

Origin:
Australia

Minimum temperature:
12 degrees Celsius

Description:
Beautiful tree fern from the cloud forests of Queensland, Australia. The species has a thin trunk of about 7 cm and therefore resembles to the Cyathea robertsiana. This tropical tree fern can also be kept as a container plant.
Avoid direct sunlight, and do not move the plant to the vicinity of a heater. Water regularly to ensure the best growth possible. 

Germination instructions:
Do not cover the spores and scatter them in sowing mix in a warm and moisty environment. The temperature has to attain at least 25 degrees Celsius, and the soil mustn’t dry out. Germination usually occurs within three months, but it can sometimes take a little while longer. Water the seeds regularly to stimulate germination. 

Sowing time:
All year round

Difficulty:
Challenge

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