Have a few dicksonia problems

Tom2006
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Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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Get it through the next winter and I'm sure it will come back. What overwintering tips did Steve give you?
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countrylover

Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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OMG I got an essay on the subject :lol:
I'll PM it to you if u want
Tom2006
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Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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Yes please!
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Nigel Fear

Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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Well, Steve Pope's yer man, I guess you've been given the best advice you could possibly get from him Marcin, hopefully it won't just end up as a Bromeliad perch. :(
countrylover

Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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Nigel Fear wrote:Well, Steve Pope's yer man, I guess you've been given the best advice you could possibly get from him Marcin, hopefully it won't just end up as a Bromeliad perch. :(
Oh yes, he explained me different conditions of Dicksonia antarctica storage, even heating cables case. I guess I should first thank you cuz you told me to ask Steve icon_thumleft
sanatic1234

Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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countrylover wrote:Nigel I potted this fern in Spring and it had no roots so it cannot be a problem with too small pot. Poured some diluted sh^&te in the crown recently hoping it may help. Planting it out is outta the question. Global warming has gone away :?
Hi CL i read on the RHS website not feed a Dicksonia antarctica that has not rooted as it slows down the rooting process.
countrylover

Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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Now you got me confused :?
Tom2006
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Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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you should be fine to feed it but feed sparingly throughout its life. The best "food" for it now will be a good free draining rich compost. icon_thumleft
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countrylover

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Good news. 2 new leaves are about to unfold and more crosiers showing up icon_cheers
Tom2006
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Re: Have a few dicksonia problems

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Nice one!
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