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Dicksonia antarctica
Soft Tree Fern
Dicksonia · Dicksoniaceae
Dicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the soft tree fern, is a species of fern native to eastern Australia, ranging from south-east Queensland to Tasmania. It is commonly grown as an ornamental both in Australia and elsewhere.
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Classification
Genus
Dicksonia
Family
Dicksoniaceae
Common name
Soft Tree Fern
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Dicksonia antarctica belongs to the Dicksonia genus within the Dicksoniaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Soft Tree Fern.
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Further reading
- 01Dicksonia antarctica taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service