Cyathea — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Cyathea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cyathea arborea
Cyathea arborea
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
It is reported that small plants can be. transplanted successfully and garden-grown in moist regions, even at sea level.
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Cyathea australis
Cyathea australis
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
Able to grow in climates from warm temperate to tropical. Plants experience snow in the south of their range and can survive occasional temperatures as low as -7c.
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Cyathea dealbata
Cyathea dealbata
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a humus-rich soil in a sheltered light position but with shade from strong sun. It grows well in light woodland. Requires shelter from winds, an abundance of moisture at its roots and its trunk kept wet.
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Cyathea manniana
Cyathea manniana
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moister tropics, growing from moderately low to moderately high elevations.
Full cultivation guide →Cyathea medullaris
Cyathea medullaris
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a humus-rich soil in a sheltered light position but with shade from strong sun It grows well in light woodland. Requires shelter from winds, an abundance of moisture at its roots and its trunk kept wet. A very ornamental plant, it succeeds outdoors in woodland conditions in the mildest parts of the country, but is tender in most parts of Britain.
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Cyathea myosuroides
Cyathea myosuroides
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly lowland areas in the tropics, though it can be found at elevations up to 1,000 metres or more.
Full cultivation guide →Cyathea vieillardii
Cyathea vieillardii
Family: Cyatheaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in tropical and subtropical areas. Plants can tolerate temperatures down to about -3°c so long as it is fairly dry. Prefers a partially shaded position.
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