Cyathea weatherbyana — a medium houseplant
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Cyathea weatherbyana

Cyathea Weatherbyana

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Cyathea weatherbyana is a tree fern of the family Cyatheaceae which is native to the higher elevations of the Galápagos Islands. It grows to a height of 3 metres and can tolerate full sun. It prefers areas where low clouds and fog are frequent. It provides shade for tortoises. In English it is called Galápagos tree fern.

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Cyathea weatherbyana habit
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Cyathea weatherbyana habit
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Cyathea weatherbyana leaf
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