Dicksonia antarctica
Common Name: Fern - Tasmanian Tree Fern
Evergreen tree fern with extravagant fronds. Plant in light shade well drained humus rich soil. Protect from winter frost. For indoor growth, use a container filled with a potting mixture composed of bark, loam, sand and leaf mold. Provide bright but somewhat filtered sun light. Move plants outside in summer.
Plant Care: Protect crown from frost by insulating with straw bound chicken wire.
Characteristics & Attributes
Plant Type | Bloom Color | Bloom Time | Ferns |
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Height | Spread | Hardiness | 3.6m (12ft) | Zone 9-10 |
Exposure | Soil Moisture | Foilage Color | Shade | Moist | Green |
Soil Type | Attributes | Well drained humus rich soil | Accent, Specimen, Containers
*Rabbit Resistant |