Botanical Name: Cyathea Dealbata
Common Name: Ponga
Origin: New Zealand
Cultivation: Prefers shaded places sheltered from wind.
Multiple fronds emerge on ferns. The distinctive fronds have silvery
undersides. The fronds are each 2 to 4m long. They have sweet scented
flowers. They grow well in a shady site with some moisture. They are
dried to preserve appearance and fragrance for a long time.
Uses
Dried Silver Fern are widely used as fillers in dried flower
arrangement. They give a charming look to the decor and to the vase they
are kept in. They are also used for culinary, ornamental and medicinal
purposes. They are used for ulcers, skin eruptions and boils. Dried bud
is pulverized and used in a plaster. They often form an ingredient of a
potpourri for its pleasant and long lasting fragrance.
