Easily mistaken for a cycad, this tree fern sports a thick, upright trunk to about 1 m tall and and supports crown stiff golden-coloured leaves. Blechnum auratum is fairly unknown in cultivation currently, but is certainly a plant with enormous ornamental value! It requires sun or light shade. It is native to the high Andes between Colombia to Bolivia.

Type: Tropical tree, houseplant

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Height: 1m+, 40"+

Location: Shade

Seeds per packet: 20 spores (spores are very tiny)