Synonym, common name of Dicksonia antarctica
Tree fern, Tasmanian fern
Origin of Dicksonia antarctica
Australia, Island of Tasmania
Hardiness of Dicksonia antarctica
-12°C, if protected from the wind
Description of Dicksonia antarctica
A remarkable piece with bright green evergreen foliage, this perennial fern has the appearance of an exotic tree (up to 6 meters high, but with very slow growth); its pinnate leaves can reach 2 meters in length.
How to grow Dicksonia antarctica
It will thrive in partial shade, in a humid soil and rich in humus, sheltered from the wind. For colder areas, you can also grow it in a pot and place it in a place where it will be noticed. In summer, it needs to be watered frequently and copiously BY THE TRUNK), which must remain moist.
Story time
The ferns are very old: the dinosaurs already feasted on them...
