Australian Tree Fern - Cyathea cooperi - Exotic - 4" Pot
FERN: A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants. Unlike mosses they have xylem and phloem (making them vascular plants). They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants. Ferns do not have either seeds or flowers (they reproduce via spores).Australian Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi)This huge growing tree fern forms trunks 6' thick and can grow 30' high. The fronds can grow 8 feet long. The plant can stand temperatures down to 23 F, however, there is some leaf damage at 27 F. The plant needs semi-shade for optimum growth and plenty of water. Hardy in Zones 8-11. Excellent house plant or patio plant.