Hardy Tree Fern, 'Dicksonia Antarctica' - Plant Drop
Hardy Tree Fern
Hardy Tree Fern

Hardy Tree Fern

Dicksonia Antarctica
Regular price£495.00
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Trunk Size
  • Delivered within 1–3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

Extra Small
Trunk Height (Excluding fronds): 30cm (1 foot)
Approximate Total Height: 150cm

Small
Trunk Height (Excluding fronds): 60cm (2 foot)
Approximate Total Height: 175cm

Medium
Trunk Height (Excluding fronds): 90cm (3 foot)
Approximate Total Height: 200cm

Large
Trunk Height (Excluding fronds): 120cm (4 foot)
Approximate Total Height: 200cm

Ceiling Height

Ceiling Height Recommended Plant Height Typical Space
200–220 cm 150–170 cm Modern apartments / contemporary homes
240–270 cm 170–200 cm Victorian or Edwardian rooms
280–300 cm 220–240 cm Period properties / warehouse conversions
300 cm+ 250–270 cm Double-height or mezzanine spaces

 

How To Pair A Decorative Pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.

Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: Partial shade

Care Level: Moderate

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery By Our Team

Small & large plants & pots | £6
Extra-large plants & planters | £25
White-glove placement | from £30

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £6
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £60
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Outdoors

Light Conditions

Partial shade and Shade

Watering

Keep the trunk constantly moist in spring and summer, do not allow to dry out.

Temperature

They require protection in the colder months, in place with horticultural fleece and straw, or by overwintering under-glass. 

Feeding

Feed with a tree fern feed in in spring and summer.

Top Tip

Water the trunk and the crown as the trunk is actually the roots and absorbs moisture.

Dicksonia Antarctica

Hardy Tree Fern

An old favourite - one of the oldest plants in the world - that makes a modern garden feature, a tropical oasis, a balcony extravagance, or light well surprise.

These tree ferns are delivered as a potted trunk and have fronds beginning to unfurl. They can be planted outside but if temperatures are low or there is a late frost, this could turn the foliage brown.

They require protection in the colder months, in place or by overwintering under-glass.

Hardy Tree Fern, 'Dicksonia Antarctica' - Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

These tree ferns are delivered as a potted trunk and have fronds beginning to unfurl.

They require protection in the colder months, in place with horticultural fleece and straw, or by overwintering under-glass.

An old favourite - one of the oldest plants in the world - that makes a modern garden feature, a tropical oasis, a balcony extravagance, or light well surprise. 

These tree ferns are delivered as a potted trunk and have fronds beginning to unfurl. 

They require protection in the colder months, in place with horticultural fleece and straw, or by overwintering under-glass. 

Size Information:

Trunk Height (Excluding fronds):  30cm (1 foot) 60cm (2 foot) 90cm (3 foot) 120cm (4 foot)
Approximate Total height  150cm 175cm 200cm 240cm

Decorative pot not included.

Please note delivery is kerbside only unless white glove is arranged. 

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