Australian Tree Fern – Sphaeropteris cooperi Live Plant
Australian Tree Fern – Sphaeropteris cooperi Live Plant | 6–8 Inches Tall | 4 Inch Nursery Size | Lacy Tropical Foliage | Tree Fern Starter | Ships Without Pot
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Back to buying optionsAustralian Tree Fern – Sphaeropteris cooperi Live Plant | 6–8 Inches Tall | 4 Inch Nursery Size | Lacy Tropical Foliage | Tree Fern Starter | Ships Without Pot
Bring a lush, prehistoric tropical feel to your plant collection with this young Australian Tree Fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi, formerly Cyathea cooperi). At this juvenile stage, the plant forms a compact central rosette of gracefully arching, finely divided emerald-green fronds. New fiddleheads emerge covered in soft, silky straw-colored scales, adding to this fern's distinctive appearance. As it matures, the Australian Tree Fern can develop into a dramatic tree-like plant with a woody trunk and large feathery fronds. This starter plant is approximately 6–8 inches tall and is shipped without its nursery pot.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Australian Tree Fern
✔️ Botanical name: Sphaeropteris cooperi
✔️ Height: approximately 6–8 inches
✔️ Juvenile plant in approximately 4-inch nursery size
✔️ Lacy, finely divided emerald-green fronds
✔️ Ships without pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Australian Tree Fern
Botanical Name: Sphaeropteris cooperi
Plant Type: Evergreen tree fern
Growth Stage: Juvenile starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light to partial shade; protect from harsh direct sun
Soil: Rich, organic, consistently moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 15–30+ feet outdoors in suitable climates
Growth Rate: Fast under warm, humid conditions
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes, especially when young
💡 Care Tip: Keep your Australian Tree Fern in a warm, humid location with bright filtered light or partial shade. Maintain consistent soil moisture and avoid allowing the root zone to dry completely. Protect young plants from harsh afternoon sun, freezing temperatures, and prolonged dry conditions. As the fern grows, provide additional space and a rich growing medium to support its vigorous development.
