| Dimensions: |
15m x 0.5-1m trunk; spread of fronds to 8m
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| Flower: |
Sporangia in marginal sori, protected partly by curled margin of leaf and partly by true indusium
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| Climate: |
Prefers moist situations but can survive drier periods
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| Fruit: |
n/a
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| Propagation: |
Spores
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| Horticulture Use: |
In shaded areas, ferneries
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Easily transplanted by cutting off top with crown and then planting the cut end of caudex in soil; must be kept moist - leave dripping hose in crown while new root system develops
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| Foliage: |
Fronds: to 4m long, tripinnately divided; lamina dark green
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