What is the growth pattern for Australian Tree-Fern?

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

Can Australian Tree-Fern be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Australian Tree-Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Australian Tree-Fern

Q: Is Australian Tree-Fern easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Australian Tree-Fern?

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.

Also known as

Man Fern and Australian Tree Fren

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dicksonia antarctica

Genus

Dicksonia

Family

Dicksoniaceae

Order

Cyatheales

How to care for Australian Tree-Fern

Water

How often to water your Australian Tree-Fern

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 located in Portland, Oregon.

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

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Portland, Oregon

26% Very Low

Growing Australian Tree-Fern in Portland right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

January 30th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Portland is currently very low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in det…

Sunlight will increase by 47.9% ☀️

January 28th, 2023

Portland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Portland is expected to increase by 47.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.3 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

January 29th, 2023

This month, Portland is getting an average of 7.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 14.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.0 total hours of da…

Light needs and placement for plant Australian Tree-Fern: 6ft 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 💪.

We wouldn’t recommend testing its limits during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Portland, Oregon ⛅.

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.

When to repot Australian Tree-Fern

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 24th, 2023

The growing potential in Portland is very low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to…

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors