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- Q.Dicsonia Antarctica Tree Fern. Is The Growth On The Soil Harmful. - I have a dicsonia antarctica tree fern in a pot. It appears to be growing well and has produced fronds ...
- Q.What Is On My Fern Tree? - The trunk of my fern tree looks diseased and has small dark brown pellets on the trunk. What could this ...
- Q.No Fronds On My Dicksonia Antarctica - I have 3 tree Ferns 2 of which have failed to produce new fronds for over 12 months. I have ...
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Norman_ds on
July 25, 2023
North East EnglandQ.Dicsonia Antarctica Tree Fern. Is The Growth On The Soil Harmful.
I have a dicsonia antarctica tree fern in a pot. It appears to be growing well and has produced fronds since planted in its pot. However the soil has this covering. What is it and is it harmful To the tree fern.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 25, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This is Liverwort. It is not necessarily harmful to the soil. In fact, it can have some benefits. Liverwort helps to retain moisture in the soil and can provide a protective cover for the soil surface. In this case, both will prefer such moist conditions.
I would be sure to feed the container with a complete liquid fertilizer once a month or once every two months or so to avoid competition for nutrients.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/tree-ferns/planting-tree-ferns.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/liverworts/liverwort-information.htm
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- Asked by
Aimee on
December 7, 2023
2450Q.What Is On My Fern Tree?
The trunk of my fern tree looks diseased and has small dark brown pellets on the trunk. What could this be?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 7, 2023
Certified ExpertA.There is a chance that it is not getting enough water on the trunk. They do tend to need moisture on the trunk to keep it healthy. On the other hand, care needs to be taken to avoid overwatering, as well. The trunk and soil needs to be slightly moist, but not wet or dry.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/tree-ferns/planting-tree-ferns.htm
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Ellen Cooper on
May 23, 2024
CheshireQ.No Fronds On My Dicksonia Antarctica
I have 3 tree Ferns 2 of which have failed to produce new fronds for over 12 months. I have covered them for winter with fleece and covered the crowns. They are in pots and have been for 4years. Are they not producing fronds because they are pot bound and need repotting or putting in the ground?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 23, 2024
Certified ExpertA.If these don't get fed regularly, then it could be that they are lacking nutrients. This can definitely be caused by being rootbound in the pot.
You can choose to repot in to a bigger container, or you can plant into the ground. Either will be a good remedy for the situation.
This article will help you with its care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/tree-ferns/planting-tree-ferns.htm
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