| Botanical name | Dicksonia antarctica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Tasmanian tree fern, Soft tree fern, Australian tree fern |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree fern has large glossy-green leathery fronds. |
| Uses in landscape design | A stunning architectural plant, valued for its dramatic form. This plant is great when planted with smaller ferns. Good speciman plants for any cool glasshouse or conservatory, or outdoors in protected areas such as a mixed woodland garden or even a large patio pot. |
| Planting instructions | Plant in partial to full shade. |
| Maintenance | Keep plants moist, water daily during the hotter periods. |
| Soil conditions | Humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Bark | The trunk is covered with fibrous roots. |
Dicksonia antarctica (Tasmanian tree fern, Soft tree fern, Australian tree fern)
- Botanical name: Dicksonia antarctica
- Common name(s): Tasmanian tree fern, Soft tree fern, Australian tree fern
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Plant Dicksonia antartica in partial to full shade, keep it moist and water daily during the hotter periods. It bears large glossy-green leathery fronds. The trunk is covered with fibrous roots.
Family: –
Synonym: Balantium antarcticum
Botanical Pronunciation: Dik-soh-nee-uh
Dicksonia antarctica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This tree fern has large glossy-green leathery fronds.
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