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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 8, 2014
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    It sounds like you have a slime mold, which is feeding of decaying parts of the plant. Clean it off and treat the plant with fungicide. Since it feeds off decaying plant matter, this means the tree fern, at the very least, has damage. If it is still alive, it may recover, but will need a careful eye on it to look for pests and disease that are prone to attack sick plants.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Chlorosis (yellowing) is common in these plants and is often the result of an iron deficiency, but may be attributed to unseasonably cooler temps as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 30, 2015
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    The neighbors plant or tree must be sending out runners that have decided to pop out in your yard.

    You can trim back the invasive plant and dab the cut stem with a herbicide. Do this carefully so that it does not kill anything else in your yard.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 11, 2015
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    According to my research, they can grow up to 49 feet high. For more information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/tree-ferns/planting-tree-ferns.htm

    Happy gardening!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 20, 2016
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    Most types of compost are just fine, a loamy-based ericaceous compost is great.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/tree-ferns/planting-tree-ferns.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 24, 2017
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    My research shows netting the plants is the most recommended.
    Other ideas are balloons and even hang old cd's from the plants.

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