Dicksonia antarctica (New Zealand Tree fern)

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Meet the Dicksonia antarctica (New Zealand Tree fern)

Dicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the New Zealand Tree Fern, is native to Eastern Australia and Tasmania. Despite its common name, it is not from New Zealand. In its natural habitat, it grows in humid, shaded forests, forming a thick, fibrous trunk and arching fronds. Adapted to consistently moist, sheltered conditions, it thrives in both indoor and protected outdoor environments, creating a lush, tropical aesthetic with its dramatic foliage.

Why You'll Love It

Love lush, tropical greenery indoors
Want a low-maintenance fern with personality
Enjoy adding texture and layered foliage

Growing & Care

Semi shady spot to bright indirect light. Allow the top 2 inches of the soil to dry out between waters, using room temperature water. Avoid watering the centre nest as the can cause the plant to rot. medium to high humidity. A balanced houseplant fertiliser. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 2 - 4 m wide and a height of Up 2 - 4m tall with time.

Repotting

Every 1 -2 years.

A Few Things to Watch For

Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
Cold draughts
Prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves

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Dicksonia antarctica (New Zealand Tree fern) Care Tips

Care Difficulty
Could Be Fussy
Light Preference
Semi shady spot to bright indirect light.
Temperature
Plant Height
Watering
Allow the top 2 inches of the soil to dry out between waters, using room temperature water. Avoid watering the centre nest as the can cause the plant to rot.
Humidity
medium to high humidity.
Toxicity
Pet safe — though it's still sensible to keep foliage out of pets' reach to avoid damage
How Does It Grow?
Fast during spring and summer growth rate; reaching Up 2 - 4m tall with time; Occasional, to manage size or old foliage.

The Story Behind the Dicksonia antarctica (New Zealand Tree fern)

Dicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the New Zealand Tree Fern, is native to Eastern Australia and Tasmania. Despite its common name, it is not from New Zealand.