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Vendor: Jiffy Plants
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Selling size: Single Plant | Pot Included |Secure Packing
hese two ferns have slightly different care requirements, but both prefer conditions that mimic their native shady, humid environments.
Tree Fern, Silver Lady Fern - Plant | Feature | Tree Fern (e.g., Dicksonia antarctica) | Silver Lady Fern (Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady') |
| Light | Shade to Bright, Filtered Light. They thrive in a sheltered, shady spot. Avoid direct, intense sun as it will scorch the fronds. Can tolerate gentle morning sun. | Bright, Indirect Light. Indoors, an east or north-facing window is ideal. Outdoors, partial shade. Avoid direct midday sun. |
| Water | Heavy and Consistent. The trunk (if present) and crown should be kept damp, especially in hot weather. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. | Consistently Moist Soil. Water when the top 1 inch of soil feels slightly dry. Do not let the soil dry out completely, or the fronds will brown and wilt. |
| Humidity | High. They love humidity. Misting the trunk and surrounding area, especially in dry or hot conditions, is beneficial. | High. Appreciates misting, a pebble tray, or placement in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen, especially when grown indoors. |
| Soil | Humus-rich, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral. For container plants, use a peat-free ericaceous or good quality houseplant mix with added organic matter. | Well-draining, rich in organic matter (standard potting mix is usually fine, or a fern-specific mix). |
| Temperature | Prefers a cool, sheltered location. The common Dicksonia antarctica is frost-tolerant but needs winter protection for the crown in freezing temperatures (e.g., packing with straw or bracken). | Prefers 60∘F to 75∘F (15∘C to 24∘C). Not frost-tolerant. If grown outdoors in cooler zones, treat as a houseplant during winter. |
| Fertilizer | Feed from mid-spring to mid-summer. Apply a diluted liquid feed to the fronds and trunk monthly, or use a controlled-release fertilizer around the base in spring. | Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop in fall/winter. |
| Pruning | Only remove old, dead, or damaged fronds. Let older fronds hang down near the trunk as they would naturally to help retain humidity. | Remove yellowed or damaged fronds at the base to keep the plant neat and encourage new growth. |
Tree Fern, Silver Lady Fern - Plant Key takeaway for both: