Plant Care Cyathea cunninghamii

Cyathea cunninghamii

Taxonomy

Cyathea cunninghamii
Cyathea
Cyatheaceae
Cyatheales

How to care for Cyathea cunninghamii

💦 Water

How often to water your Cyathea cunninghamii

Water needs for Cyathea cunninghamii
0.5 cups
every 9

Cyathea cunninghamii needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Cyathea cunninghamii

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cyathea cunninghamii: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cyathea cunninghamii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cyathea cunninghamii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cyathea cunninghamii in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cyathea cunninghamii

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cyathea cunninghamii: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cyathea cunninghamii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Cyathea cunninghamii prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cyathea cunninghamii requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Cyathea cunninghamii

Cyathea cunninghamii

Cyathea cunninghamii


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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