By Willparry
United Kingdom
I have a tree fern. I have grown it for several years. When should I expect the fern fingers to start showing? I am concerned because of the harsh winter we have experienced, I am worried that it may have died. I wrapped the trunk of the plant in bubble wrap for protection as I always do in winter.
- 29 Mar, 2011
Answers
I would release it from the bubble wrap unless harsh conditions return. B'wrap, is after all, plastic and you don't want it to rot underneath it all.
30 Mar, 2011
Unfortunately, you haven't told us where you are in the UK, so I don't know how cold your winter was likely to have been, but in the south, most tree ferns should by now be showing buds, although they do seem to be a bit later this year, along with lots of other plants. without knowing where you are, it's hard to comment, but suggest you give it more time - should be growth by end of April at the latest.
30 Mar, 2011