Botanical Name: Cibotium glaucum
Common Name: Hawaiian tree fern
Type of Plant: fern: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, single-trunk fern with broad, fine textured, arching fronds; distinctly glaucus (blue-green) with waxy lower surfaces
Height 4 to 6'
Spread 6 to 8'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors shade preferred; may tolerate partial shade
Soil prefers rich, well-drained, moist, well-amended soil
Hardiness tender, zones 17 and 24
 
Morphology:
Leaves bipinnately compound, leathery, to 4' long, apple-green to blue-green color; truck covered with shiny brown pubescence
Flowers none
Fruit sori centered on leaflets; usually consisting of narrow lines
 
Propagation:
spore
 
Usage:
small accent for tropical climates; useful for atrium gardens patio plantings, in containers, or in greenhouses; very tropical and tender
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes ample watering; not drought tolerant; may do better with purified water if kept in containers
Fertilizing organic fertilizer once per year
Pruning remove dead fronds
Pests/Diseases none major; young plants are susceptible to wind damage
Special Conditions/Other keep out of hot sun and windy areas for best appearance
 
Origin: Hawaii
Family: Dicksoniaceae

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