Cyathea cooperi, is a fast-growing tree fern that can grow up to 15 meters tall!

At the top of the stem, a dense crown of fern fronds up to 3 meters long forms. The stems and leaves are densely covered with hairs, which come off at the slightest touch.

The trees in this family are actually made up of roots that harden over time to support the plant. In the middle of the trunk there are quite thin roots where new leaves form.

This species is very successful in its natural habitat and often dominates the understory. Compared to the more well-known tree fern, Dicksonia antarctica, Cyathea grows much faster. A 2017 study found that Cyathea grew at about 73 mm per year, while Dicksonia only grew at about 33 mm per year.

Care.

Cyathea cooperi thrives best in a partially shaded, moist and wind-protected location. It should never dry out and prefers humus-rich, slightly sandy soil. Sphaeropteris cooperi is only very cold-resistant under special conditions here in our climate.

We therefore recommend keeping it completely frost-free during the winter. According to some sources, it can withstand short periods of frost down to -8°C, but we believe it is significantly more sensitive to freezing temperatures than Dicksonia antarctica.

Botanical description.

Sphaeropteris cooperi , also called Cyathea cooperi. The correct name is Sphaeropteris cooperi . In English it is called ' lacy tree fern . This tree fern comes from eastern and southeastern Australia, where it grows in coastal rainforests, in the undergrowth of large trees.

Despite its impressive final height of 5 to 6 meters (and sometimes even higher), it is still an understory plant! Always wanted to have a tree fern indoors? Buy Cyathea cooperi online!