Plant Care Australian Tree-Fern

Australian Tree-Fern

Also known as

Man Fern and Australian Tree Fren

Taxonomy

Dicksonia antarctica
Dicksonia
Dicksoniaceae
Cyatheales

How to care for Australian Tree-Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Australian Tree-Fern

Water needs for Australian Tree-Fern
0.5 cups
every 9

Australian Tree-Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Australian Tree-Fern

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Australian Tree-Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Australian Tree-Fern: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Australian Tree-Fern can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Australian Tree-Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Australian Tree-Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Australian Tree-Fern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Australian Tree-Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Australian Tree-Fern is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Australian Tree-Fern →

Common Australian Tree-Fern Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Australian Tree-Fern prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Australian Tree-Fern Water Frequency →

Australian Tree-Fern Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Australian Tree-Fern can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Australian Tree-Fern Light Requirements →

Australian Tree-Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Australian Tree-Fern is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Australian Tree-Fern Toxicity to Cats →

Australian Tree-Fern Toxicity to Dogs →

Australian Tree-Fern Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Australian Tree-Fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Australian Tree-Fern →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Australian Tree-Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Australian Tree-Fern Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Australian Tree-Fern, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Australian Tree-Fern

Australian Tree-Fern

Australian Tree-Fern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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