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Post by floweringcherry on Nov 1, 2008 17:51:00 GMT 1
I bought a small Tree Fern earlier this year. It has done really well and has 5 leaves about 2'6" long. The stump above ground is about 8" high (it is in a container). It will fit in my heated greenhouse with all of the leaves on. Is it best to remove them or can I leave them on to overwinter in a frost free greenhouse. I know they must not dry out but have read conflicting reports.
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Post by madonplants on Nov 2, 2008 0:18:49 GMT 1
I bought a small Tree Fern earlier this year. It has done really well and has 5 leaves about 2'6" long. The stump above ground is about 8" high (it is in a container). It will fit in my heated greenhouse with all of the leaves on. Is it best to remove them or can I leave them on to overwinter in a frost free greenhouse. I know they must not dry out but have read conflicting reports. In a heated G/H, I would be tempted to leave them on. What temperature would the lowest be? I presume we are talking about Dicksonia antarctica, here?
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Post by floweringcherry on Nov 2, 2008 0:47:18 GMT 1
I bought a small Tree Fern earlier this year. It has done really well and has 5 leaves about 2'6" long. The stump above ground is about 8" high (it is in a container). It will fit in my heated greenhouse with all of the leaves on. Is it best to remove them or can I leave them on to overwinter in a frost free greenhouse. I know they must not dry out but have read conflicting reports. In a heated G/H, I would be tempted to leave them on. What temperature would the lowest be? I presume we are talking about Dicksonia antarctica, here? Yes it is Dicksonia antartica. I know they are reasonably hardy and larger plants usually have the fronds removed and straw packed in the crown and wrapped in fleece if they are outside. The greenhouse heater kicks in at 5c and is ventilated in the daytime. I am tempted to leave them on and see how it goes. Just wondered if anyone has tried it as there isn't very much info on protecting in a greenhouse.
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 2, 2008 9:10:53 GMT 1
I have never grown one so probably shouldn't comment but I think I would leave them on too - it must surely help to protect the crown.....could you put some protection over the whole lot if in doubt about the temperature? Maybe it might help to tie them loosely together over the plant.. If the leaves survive, all well and good, but if you have to trim them next Spring you haven't really lost anything have you?
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Post by floweringcherry on Nov 2, 2008 12:29:12 GMT 1
I have never grown one so probably shouldn't comment but I think I would leave them on too - it must surely help to protect the crown.....could you put some protection over the whole lot if in doubt about the temperature? Maybe it might help to tie them loosely together over the plant.. If the leaves survive, all well and good, but if you have to trim them next Spring you haven't really lost anything have you? Thanks 4P I moved it in just before we had the bad weather and he looks happy at the moment. I do have straw and fleece if needed. ;D
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 2, 2008 14:10:22 GMT 1
Mine's in the ground in a sheltered spot FC. Until this year I've oiked the pot into the unheated GH, only cutting off leaves to give a bit more room in there for other stuff. This year all I've done is stuff a load of straw into the crown...hopefully it will be enough....(the larger fronds are already frosted, but I should get lots more next year.) I HOPE...
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Post by floweringcherry on Nov 2, 2008 23:45:32 GMT 1
Mine's in the ground in a sheltered spot FC. Until this year I've oiked the pot into the unheated GH, only cutting off leaves to give a bit more room in there for other stuff. This year all I've done is stuff a load of straw into the crown...hopefully it will be enough....(the larger fronds are already frosted, but I should get lots more next year.) I HOPE... When you kept it in the greenhouse, did the fronds go brown and have to be cut off or continue growing?
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Post by debbiem on Nov 3, 2008 10:52:13 GMT 1
Mine's in the ground too - I'd keep the leaves on too, even the brown ones.
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