New Zealand tree fern

How to Grow and Care for New Zealand tree fern

New Zealand tree fern · Dicksonia squarrosa

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 New Zealand tree fern

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm 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 New Zealand tree fern?

Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for New Zealand tree fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for New Zealand tree fern?

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What Soil Is Best for New Zealand tree fern?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize New Zealand tree fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune New Zealand tree fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate New Zealand tree fern?

Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe

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How to Transplant New Zealand tree fern?

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How to Care for New Zealand tree fern in Winter?

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How to Plant New Zealand 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 New Zealand tree fern?

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How to Harvest New Zealand 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 New Zealand tree fern

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Attributes of New Zealand tree fern

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Ferns
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginNew Zealand

Scientific Classification

Species
Dicksonia squarrosa
Genus
Dicksonia
Family
Dicksoniaceae
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