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Cibotium glaucum (Pulu)
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2 hours care
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per year
6m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cibotium glaucum
Other names
Pulu, Hawaiian tree fern, Hapu'u
Genus
Cibotium Cibotium
Species
C. glaucum - C. glaucum is a tender, evergreen, tree-like fern with an erect, hairy stem topped with ovate, bipinnate, mid-green fronds divided into lance-shaped segments.
Cibotium glaucum is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Propagation
Sow spores at 21C (71F) in spring.
Propagation methods
Spores
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Where to grow
Cibotium glaucum (Pulu) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only, Containers, Conservatory, Architectural
Cultivation
Grow under glass in 1 part each of loam, bark, and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould. Needs bright filtered light & moderate humidity. Water freely & feed monthly in growth. In areas where temperatures do not go below 5C, grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade. Tolerates full sun but will need midday shade in areas with hot, dry summers. Protect from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cibotium glaucum
Other names
Pulu, Hawaiian tree fern, Hapu'u
Genus
Cibotium Cibotium
Species
C. glaucum - C. glaucum is a tender, evergreen, tree-like fern with an erect, hairy stem topped with ovate, bipinnate, mid-green fronds divided into lance-shaped segments.
Native to
Hawaii
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect
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Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Propagation
Sow spores at 21C (71F) in spring.
Propagation methods
Spores
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Where to grow
Cibotium glaucum (Pulu) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only, Containers, Conservatory, Architectural
Cultivation
Grow under glass in 1 part each of loam, bark, and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould. Needs bright filtered light & moderate humidity. Water freely & feed monthly in growth. In areas where temperatures do not go below 5C, grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade. Tolerates full sun but will need midday shade in areas with hot, dry summers. Protect from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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