Tree fern 'Cyathea tomentosissima' 'S'

Cyathea tomentosissima 'S' - Boomv09

Screenshot 2025-11-12 at 12-49-06 Araflora exotic flora & more – Tree fern ‘Cyathea tomentosissima’ (S)
Screenshot 2025-11-12 at 12-49-00 Araflora exotic flora & more – Tree fern ‘Cyathea tomentosissima’ (S)

Easy to care for

Container plant

Semi sun

Foliage plant

40 cm
15 cm
Tree fern 'Cyathea tomentosissima' 'S'

Cyathea tomentosissima 'S' - Boomv09

The Cyathea tomentosissima is a rather rare kind of dwarf tree fern which can be recognized by the hairy trunk and petioles. The fronds are soft to touch, but also sticky due to the fine hairs on the blade. It is a reasonably hardy species.

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Plant information: Tree fern 'Cyathea tomentosissima' 'S'

The Cyathea tomentosissima is originally found in New Guinea and is a extraordinary addition to any tree fern collection with its wooly appearance. For a tree fern this type grows fairly quickly and is also reasonably hardy, because it is found in nature at great heights of up to 3000 meters above sea level.

Height
40 cm
Width
15 cm
Araflora info
Botanical
Araflora info
Limited
Flower colour
None
Plant type
Foliage plant
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Slow
Distribution
Australia/ New Zealand
Product type
Plant
Adult width
>200 cm
Adult height
<300 cm
Flowering period
none
Plant care: Tree fern 'Cyathea tomentosissima' 'S'

Always water the tree fern in the crown. During warm weather, moisturize the trunk to prevent dehydration. During winter frost, bind the frond and cover the trunk with fleece. Make sure to also cover the soil around the trunk. One can put thatch in the crown. The placement of
Cyathea tomentosissima is in 'Partial' shade, especially the trunk is best put in shade, while the leaves can endure a little more sun. Properly permeable, nutritious soil is most suitable. A 'Small'
Cyathea tomentosissima can be placed inside, with the possibility of moving it outside during summer.For a tree fern this species can be kept a bit dryer. It can take a bit of warmth, as long as its sufficiently watered. It is hardy to about -4 to -8 degrees Celsius.

Care
Easy
Place
Container plant
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
No-pruning
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<5-8>
Soil type
mix peat
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering
High
Watering tips
Free draining mixture
Watering tips
Watering from above
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
5 °C
Temperature winter
5 °C
Fertilise
little
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
10-20 °C
Nighttime temperature
5-20 °C