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small dicksonia antartica

mickmac2000

By Mickmac2000

Spain

i purchase a mtere high dicksonia antartica some years ago and have since moved to southern spain taken it with me for the last four years i have watered the fern in the shade but it only produces minute ferns any suggestion..allso is it possible to cut it in half to make two smaller species


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  • Question asked on 27 Aug, 2008

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Muddywellies
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In ideal conditions this plant will grow about one foot of trunk in around ten years! It wants lots and lots of warm humidity - upwards of 80% and it will say 'thank you' and perform accordingly. It thrives on moisture-laden air.

27 Aug, 2008

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