Re: Tree Fern Help

Probably not. Some Dicksonias produce offsets at their base; these can be cut cleanly from the main stem and will usually root in damp peatmoss. If the fern was old enough to have developed offsets, salvaging them is probably his best bet.

Planting the broken stem in damp peatmoss is worth a try, but I doubt it will work. If he tries that, he ought to cut off most of the fronds to reduce stress from transpiration.

On Aug 17, 2005, at 8:37 AM, Daryl wrote:

A guy on another list broke off his Australian tree fern at the base while
moving it. Can the top be replanted? If so, how?

Thanks.

d

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Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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