Transplanting Australian Tree Fern
briankubasco
16 years ago
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bearstate
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Australian Tree Fern
Comments (4)I can't help you with the species...sorry. Is that snow in the last photo? If so I would think that was the problem. As far as I know tree ferns here do not grow where it snows in Aust. They like it much warmer, some will take some sun, but most grow better with some shade...unless you have a mild summer. Wind will damage the fronds, they also need a bit of water through summer, at least every other day if it is hot and breezy. Some folk in the warmer areas here use a cool drink bottle with a small hole in the lid. Fill up the bottle and upend it in the crown. No advice for snow...sorry....See MoreAustralian tree fern looks sick one week after planting
Comments (14)thanks for the info, everyone. I've been giving it lots of drinks. It is less hot today and looking less sickly. hoovb, thanks for posting the photos of your beautiful trees. They are huge, and I wasn't aware they get that big. I'm pretty annoyed that my landscape designer would put it there knowing this gets big. Here's a wider shot of the front. As you can see, the fern tree is right next to the garage, so we have to back our car out right next to it. My car already sort of brushes up against it when I back out. I'm in agreement with you all it needs moved. Any thoughts on what we should replace it with? Something that has some height? The spot gets mostly shade/dappled sun....See MoreAustralian Tree fern fronds drying up, help!!!
Comments (3)My one australian tree fern is doing well. I am in San Francisco. They may not be getting enough light and root space. My tree fern takes up much root space, and I apply top compost dressing often. It's hard to find something to fill in the deep shade. Ferns are fussy and difficult. I would suggest other shade plants not ferns. Mimulus, for example, can take the shade of other plants, and will work as a ground cover. Can you post a photo of the area?...See MoreIs there any way to shorten an Australian Tree Fern?
Comments (3)Yes you can cut a Cyathea cooperii off if it gets too tall. Keep the top plus enough of the top trunk to replant at the height you want plus half a metre to be buried in soil. . The bottom part will not regenerate and needs to be removed. Trim back the old fronds being carefull not to damage the new unfurling ones. Replant in fresh slightly acid soil, give it some organic fertilizer, water the trunk and base well but not the fronds. Make sure there is adequate drainage. give the plant some dappled shade if you can....See Moreparadisi
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