Under the protective shadow of its mother’s fronts, a cute baby Cyathea australis is born…

Nature thrives under expert care. A decade ago, Mingzhu Nerval introduced a young Cyathea australis tree fern to their greenhouse while designing Lend Lease’s China headquarters. Over the years, this once-small fern has grown into a tall, thriving specimen, now nurturing new generations of ferns under its protective canopy. This journey exemplifies our commitment to rare plant conservation, sustainable propagation, and integrating nature into architectural landscapes. By ensuring that our greenhouse-grown species are resilient and well-adapted, we create timeless, self-sustaining vertical gardens.

By cultivating rare tree ferns over generations, Mingzhu Nerval ensures that biophilic landscapes continue to evolve as self-sustaining ecosystems.

Discover how our expertise in rare plant propagation and sustainable green infrastructure brings timeless beauty to architectural spaces. Learn more on our Expertise Page

We had brought its mother from Australia while designing Lend Lease’s China headquarters project in 2012… It was a baby too then… It is now a tall, young tree fern, and has had several children at our greenhouse!