soft tree fern

How to Grow and Care for soft tree fern

soft tree fern · Dicksonia antarctica
Also known as: Australian tree fern; Tasmanian tree fern; woolly tree fern

Grow outdoors in a moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. In hot, dry summers water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Will grow without winter protection only in milder areas

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Planting and Growing soft tree fern

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingWeak balanced feed during active frond growth
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Care Tips

Grow outdoors in a moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. In hot, dry summers water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Will grow without winter protection only in milder areas

How to Water soft tree fern?

Keep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for soft tree fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for soft tree fern?

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What Soil Is Best for soft tree fern?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for soft tree fern?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize soft tree fern?

Weak balanced feed during active frond growth

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How to Prune soft tree fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate soft tree fern?

Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe

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How to Transplant soft tree fern?

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How to Care for soft tree fern in Winter?

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How to Plant soft tree fern?

Grow outdoors in a moist but well-drained humus-rich soil. In hot, dry summers water the stem but avoid watering the crown in winter. Will grow without winter protection only in milder areas

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How to Repot soft tree fern?

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How to Harvest soft tree fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free outdoors

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors

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The Toxicity of soft tree fern

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Attributes of soft tree fern

Plant typeFerns
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginEastern Australia

Scientific Classification

Species
Dicksonia antarctica
Genus
Dicksonia
Family
Dicksoniaceae
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