{"product_id":"cyathea-lepifera","title":"Cyathea lepifera (syn. Sphaeropteris lepifera) – Flying Spider-monkey Tree Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most breathlessly fast-growing and architectural tree ferns on the planet. Hailing from the lush cloud forests and subtropical slopes of Taiwan, the Ryukyu Islands, and the Philippines, \u003ci\u003eCyathea lepifera\u003c\/i\u003e is legendary for its massive, feathery crowns and striking, almost prehistoric trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs old fronds naturally shed, they leave behind clean, coin-shaped scars patterned across the slender trunk, while the massive new croziers emerge heavily clad in gleaming golden-blonde scales. In active growth with abundant moisture, it forms an umbrella-like canopy of vibrant apple-green fronds at a speed that puts most other tree ferns to shame. An exceptional centerpiece for serious exotic collectors, sheltered coastal gardens, or as a magnificent container specimen brought under glass for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender \/ Semi-hardy. Will tolerate a very brief light nip (around 0°C to -1°C), but fronds scorch quickly. Best grown in a pot moved into a frost-free conservatory\/greenhouse over winter, or planted out in ultra-sheltered, virtually frost-free coastal microclimates with trunk and crown fleece protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Dappled woodland shade to bright, indirect light. Sheltered spot is essential—the fast-growing fronds are brittle in coastal gales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Demands consistent moisture and high humidity. Water the crown and fibrous trunk daily during warm summer spells, and feed regularly with a dilute organic seaweed tonic during peak growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Open, coarse, organic-rich, and free-draining woodland mix (leaf mould, coarse bark, and peat alternative). Must never be allowed to bake dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889323389314,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/B4B9021E-A74C-4DA0-B6FD-13E311EC6E55.jpg?v=1788511868","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/cyathea-lepifera","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}