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Dicksonia Antarctica

Latin name:	Dicksonia Antarctica
Common name:	Australian Tree Fern
Description:
Majestic tree ferm formed by a strong woody trunk thickly covered in brown fibers and small aerial roots. Topped with showy tuft of evergreen fronds reaching up to 2m long. Requires protection from frost, and a humid environment. Requires acid soils.

Available Sizes and Shapes

	Size (height in cm)	Pot (in litres)	Form/shape
	40-50	5

Plant care

Position:	Position (Shelter):Partial Shade to Full Shade Position (Soil Type):Prefers well drained acid soils
Feeding:	Feeding in a border Apply fertiliser at the manufacturers recommended rate during initial planting. Feed regularly during the first growing season to help the plant become established. After this, feed once per year in spring. Feeding in pots for patio Fertilise during initial planting at the manufacturers recommended rate, and thereafter twice per year in April and August.


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