Thank you for all your advice and tips. My fern didn’t show any signs of life earlier this year. I asked all the plantsmen at various RHS garden shows, no one could advise, just said it’s been a bad year? Watched your video and did as you said, and it has come back to life! It took a little while and lots of feed/water but it’s growing. Thank you so so much.
You are very welcome. Unfortunately, there seem to be very few gardeners/horticulturists around anymore with a decent depth of knowledge. Sadly it is a dying industry as it is no longer seen as a valued trade. Once Alan Titchmarsh, that ethno botanist guy and I have gone there will be hardly any of us left. This is the main reason why I do the videos - to pass the knowledge on. Glad it helped you on this occasion, kind regards Simon
Hello, I am the lucky man who are having huge trunks of Dicksonia antarcticas early this year. I couldn’t believe my eyes seeing them delivered on huge pallets. Well, although they weigh quite a bit I managed to plant them in huge containers. I watered them both very well and gave them some special nutritions for their first grow. I cannot believe, the first fronds are little less than 2 meters now after 2 months after their arrival. There are still emerging a few more I can see. These Dicksonia antarcticas look fantastic.
Hi Uwe and thanks for getting in touch. It's good news that they have sprouted well. It's easy for tree ferns to decline in condition but I have published a number of videos on tree fern which cover all the details. My best advise is put micro irrigation in the crown and feed weekly. You don't need fancy fertiliser, miracle grow is already fantastic. Plus provide decent winter protection. It's all in my old videos. Thanks for getting in touch. Simon
You don’t need to feed DA, if they are in the ground you just need to mulch if you have sandy soil, so plenty of organic matter. Also, why do you cut your dead fronds off? You need to keep them on so it keeps the crown open and also keeps the trunk moist in summer. Hope that helps 🙏🏻
Hi Little Buddha and thanks for you comments. I agree with leaving the old fronds on if they have survived the winter in reasonable condition for exactly the reasons you mentioned and have published a video explaining how this helps to retain the size of the crown earlier in the year. However, this was the first year in the past 12 that i have been in this area where pretty much all of the old fronds died, and for myself, I don't want to look at dead fronds, so I removed them in this instance. However, I humbly disagree about just mulching the base as I have not seen any evidence of tree ferns managed like that in the UK to have the vigour, frond length, and colour of our own specimens although I am open to having my mind changed on this if I am proven wrong. Kind regards Simon
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I had published a video detailing my thoughts (I am convinced by this technique) on why I feed so much in the crown if you wanted to have a quick look. I believe the proof is in the pudding as the largest tree fern featured in the video put out 42 new fronds in its initial spring flush which I count count as a success. Most of the people I know had been about 6 and 12, let me know your thoughts on that.
I've had 4 in recent years and all have died. I protected them correctly in winter and watered watered watered! And still the frongs never appeared, waited over 2 years and nothing so I gave up on them in the end. I think they are to tricky to grow for myself anyway. Very envious of people that do have them!
Hi Ted, that's a great question. I used to sell them as logs in the 90's. But no, I never planted one upside-down, but it wouldn't be a surprise if this had happened. Kind regards Simon
I’m amazed at how good your tree ferns look with the open windy location! I had ppl tell me that I couldn’t put mine out because wind would damage the fronds. Guess I’ll try it anyway!
Yes, there is a lot of misinformation about tree ferns around. Because of my work I have been growing these for almost 39 years and so long as they get enough water and fertiliser they will tolerate most conditions. They just need good protection around the crown over freezing winters. Kind regards Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners Thanks :) I assume the growth habit and speed will vary a bit with location, also because of exposure to wind. But things like frond rigidity and stomata closure proportionate to hydration are adaptations to growing in wind, which nearly all plants are capable of making. So it’s good to hear that tree ferns are like that, too :)
The town of Maydena (central Tasmania ) has lots of beautiful tall tree ferns and gets nowhere near 3 metres of rain per year, they get more like 1•2 metres of rain with around 215 rainy days per year.
Hi David, 215 rainy days a year makes England seem like a desert by comparison! My understanding is that rainfall varies quite considerably over Tasmania. In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology the annual average rainfall around Queenstown, Tasmania for the year 1991-2020 was over 3000mm! It might sound like I make things up as I go along but rest assured that everything is indeed fact-checked before filming on all videos. Kind regards, Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners yes, wet in the west and dry in the east. I'm heading to Queenstown in November and needless to say I'm expecting rain. I live in Hobart and the treeferns grow around the rivers and creeks.
Thank you for this video. I've just unwrapped my two Tasmanian tree ferns from their winter coats and found that large amounts of their lower trunk is shedding in clumps almost fluff. Despite it being a wet winter I think I had their coats finishing too low and the whole trunk has become incredibly dry. Fortunately they both seem alive and have what looks like healthy fronts on their way. This video makes me think they need way more water than I imagined.
Great advice! My are not near that height but babies by comparison none the less I practice the same routines you mentioned and they are flourishing I kind of like the small one they are so beautiful
Thanks Wesley, I have always done this but I have been watering and feeding more this past year including over the winter, albeit to a lesser extent, and they have noticeably improved their condition for this spring.
I gave my tree fern to my sister years ago as I moved abroad.. Every year its looked spectacular. Last year even more so than ever ( I get regular updates and photos) it's protected in winter. Proper care over the years with feed etc. This year not one frond. She's at a loss, the garden center near her said to chop a few inches of the top off. Never heard of doing that before. I've told her not to. Is there anyway of knowing if its dead?
Well, I would carefully check the crown for any tell-tale signs of new fronds. If there is nothing there or if the baby fronds are hard and prone to snapping i would say its probably dead. They can suffer from crown rot, so I would always recommend tap water. If you are using waste water of some description that could have caused the drop off in condition. Cut a few inches off the crown? Well that's a terrible idea as you are like to remove the growing point. I wish you luck. Simon
Hi our tree fern died on us ,we hav fed it watered it and the trunk is solid. It produced up to 30 throngs in a season and it has always been wrapped up during the winter. Any ideas on what to do next regards Keith Stratton
Unfortunately, not. All you can do is build as strong a crown as you can this year with regular watering and fertiliser. Then protect these over winter with a few layers of horticultural fleece. Simon
Hello, I’d love to know what kind of Treefern feeding you are using and how strong are you feeding yours? Does this rules apply to all kinds of treeferns? I am asking since I do have 5 species of treeferns meanwhile. Thanks for your kind reply! Kind regards Uwe
Hello Uwe, and thank you for your comment. I use miracle-gro on my tree ferns usually about double strength. This applies to the Dicksonia antarctica here in England to help replicate its natural habitat in New Zealand. We can't successfully grow any of the other tree fern species outside here all year round so unfortunately, I haven't researched their fertiliser requirements. Kind regards Simon
Deformed fronds can be a sign of crown rot which is a problem to treat. It's not something I've come across myself but possible treatments include systemic fungicides and possibly hydrogen peroxide but I couldn't tell you how to dose that. I wish you good luck with that. Kind regards Simon
I have inherited a Dicksonian tree fern. It’s huge. It was wrapped through the winter. This came off after the frost but I didn’t know what it was or that it needed water. It looks pretty knackered ! I have started watering it as you suggest. How long might it be before I see any possibility that it’s maybe going to leap back into life ?
Thanks for your comment. It is difficult to say. If it still had green leaves when the frost protection came off then eventually you should get new fronds. If the old fronds were removed and there are no viable baby fronds in the crown it may not have survived. Without further information I would suggest watering and feeding over the next 4 to six weeks just incase there is any life simply because large tree ferns are so valuable nowadays. If there is still no sign of life after that I am afraid it is likely to be dead. Kind regards Simon
Hi Kenneth, gunge doesn't sound good. I would try to remove it, but do so very carefully so as not to break any juvenile fronds that may be forming. Maybe wash it clear with a hose but again as gently as you cam. If the crown is still viable, I would expect to see new growth in the next month or so. Good luck, Simon
Can you help? I had my tree fern for 4 years now, i cut iff old growth at end if year and cover for winter, but every spring it gets less fronds and is growing into a point? Can you help? Thanks
Hi Fiona, of course. Firstly I would refrain from cutting of the previous years fronds. And secondly you will need to commence watering and applying fertilisers as outlined in my tree fern videos. You can find them in my youtube channel library under 'all about tree ferns'. The good news is that if it is still producing new fronds then you can bring it back to a quality condition. Are you watering and feeding over the winter period? Kind regards Simon
My 2 Australian ferns are shrinking at the top. I have watched your video on how to stop this happening. But once it has already happened what can I do the reverse the problem and bring my ferns back to health?
Hi Sue, assuming you still have some healthy growth from the crown then watering and fertilising as I have recommended will do the trick. You can improve the plants ability to stay moist at the crown by wrapping a couple of layers of hessian around the top of the crown. Obviously don't cover the fronds. Kind regards Simon
I have a tree fern which all of a sudden this year never grew new fronds, and i'm pretty sure it's died, not a good look at the top of it, maybe diseased. Any tips to save it or is it completely gone?
Hi Mark, and thanks for the question. To have had no new fronds by now is not a good sign, even when in decline you should get the odd weedy frond emerging. There are fungal diseases that can take out a tree fern but they will also succumb to drought and winter freezing temperatures. In good condition they need a lot of watering to maintain it and over winter they will need a good covering of fleecy protection. I would say the biggest killer of these in the UK is not enough water, followed by crown death caused by freezing temperatures. If there is any life then there should be a furled frond inside the crown. If there is then check my videos on watering and feeding tree ferns. I hope this helps. Good luck, Simon
Hi Pati, you can do either but you just need to make sure it receives enough water and fertiliser. Check out my other tree fern videos if you need more information. Kind regards Simon
This is because the crown as shrunk due to its poor condition. It hasn't received enough water and fertiliser through the crown. Check out this video - th-cam.com/video/Um_yGGZvdCo/w-d-xo.html
Hi I've got 2 tree ferns 1 I've had 6 years, but sadly no ferns this year they are at the top still curled up but black and spongy 😢is there any chance they will come back next year , im from the midland UK thankyou
Hi Linda and thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately, what you have described doesn't sound good at all. With no new fronds emerging by now and what juvenile fronds you have blackened and spongy I would say that these plants have probably died. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Simon
They will be fine in both but will need more regular watering in the sun. The new fronds emerge light green but will darken to dark green if in god condition. If the leaves remain light green then check my video library on how to feed tree ferns. Kind regards Simon
It seems I've only had 1 new frond this Spring so far, all my old fronds are still on and not fully brown yet and bent only 50 degrees max hence why I haven't cut them. I watered it plenty last season and protected the crown and top of the trunk from frost too, it's a 7 footer. Any advice please? thanks.
Hi there and thanks for your question. One new frond isn't a big problem if there are plenty of new one in the crown waiting to unfurl. If not then it is a problem but at least it is still alive. Water with tap water only as infection can occur from other sources and then check out my video 'Stop Killing your Tree Ferns' for recovery management. I hope this helps. Kind regards Simon
Hi, i have been given a tree fern that doesnt have any new fronds, but it does still have a few from last year which are brittle but still green, any suggestions on how i can help the tree, many thanks
Hi Elaine, it doesn't sound good I'm afraid. Brittle fronds are a sign that they have died and dried out. And no new fronds suggests that the crown is also dead. Its difficult to say for sure without seeing it first hand but yout plant probably died a while back. Having chlorophyll in the old leaves is unusual but not unknown but it is unlikely enough to restore the crown. All you can do is water amd feed as per the video. Wrapping the circumference of the top of the truck with hessian can help keep this area moist. Good luck, Simon
Hi Joan, and thanks for getting in touch. Four fronds is quite a low number, but with regular fertilising and watering, that will improve. Check out my other Tree Fern videos to find out more. Simon
Hi there, and thank you for your comment. You can't argue that my tree ferns look amazing, but I am open to new ideas. What is your method for maintaining tree fern condition?
Thank you for all your advice and tips.
My fern didn’t show any signs of life earlier this year.
I asked all the plantsmen at various RHS garden shows, no one could advise, just said it’s been a bad year?
Watched your video and did as you said, and it has come back to life!
It took a little while and lots of feed/water but it’s growing. Thank you so so much.
You are very welcome. Unfortunately, there seem to be very few gardeners/horticulturists around anymore with a decent depth of knowledge. Sadly it is a dying industry as it is no longer seen as a valued trade. Once Alan Titchmarsh, that ethno botanist guy and I have gone there will be hardly any of us left. This is the main reason why I do the videos - to pass the knowledge on. Glad it helped you on this occasion, kind regards Simon
Keep up the good work👏👏@@walkingtalkinggardeners
Hello, I am the lucky man who are having huge trunks of Dicksonia antarcticas early this year.
I couldn’t believe my eyes seeing them delivered on huge pallets.
Well, although they weigh quite a bit I managed to plant them in huge containers.
I watered them both very well and gave them some special nutritions for their first grow.
I cannot believe, the first fronds are little less than 2 meters now after 2 months after their arrival.
There are still emerging a few more I can see. These Dicksonia antarcticas look fantastic.
Hi Uwe and thanks for getting in touch. It's good news that they have sprouted well. It's easy for tree ferns to decline in condition but I have published a number of videos on tree fern which cover all the details. My best advise is put micro irrigation in the crown and feed weekly. You don't need fancy fertiliser, miracle grow is already fantastic. Plus provide decent winter protection. It's all in my old videos. Thanks for getting in touch. Simon
You don’t need to feed DA, if they are in the ground you just need to mulch if you have sandy soil, so plenty of organic matter. Also, why do you cut your dead fronds off? You need to keep them on so it keeps the crown open and also keeps the trunk moist in summer. Hope that helps 🙏🏻
Hi Little Buddha and thanks for you comments. I agree with leaving the old fronds on if they have survived the winter in reasonable condition for exactly the reasons you mentioned and have published a video explaining how this helps to retain the size of the crown earlier in the year. However, this was the first year in the past 12 that i have been in this area where pretty much all of the old fronds died, and for myself, I don't want to look at dead fronds, so I removed them in this instance. However, I humbly disagree about just mulching the base as I have not seen any evidence of tree ferns managed like that in the UK to have the vigour, frond length, and colour of our own specimens although I am open to having my mind changed on this if I am proven wrong. Kind regards Simon
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I had published a video detailing my thoughts (I am convinced by this technique) on why I feed so much in the crown if you wanted to have a quick look. I believe the proof is in the pudding as the largest tree fern featured in the video put out 42 new fronds in its initial spring flush which I count count as a success. Most of the people I know had been about 6 and 12, let me know your thoughts on that.
I've had 4 in recent years and all have died. I protected them correctly in winter and watered watered watered! And still the frongs never appeared, waited over 2 years and nothing so I gave up on them in the end. I think they are to tricky to grow for myself anyway. Very envious of people that do have them!
I am sorry to hear that. You say the fronds never appeared, did they have fronds when you intitally purchased them? Simon
Hi
Lots of people, (me), buy them as logs, did you?
Did you plant them the right way up?
Hi Ted, that's a great question. I used to sell them as logs in the 90's. But no, I never planted one upside-down, but it wouldn't be a surprise if this had happened. Kind regards Simon
I’m amazed at how good your tree ferns look with the open windy location! I had ppl tell me that I couldn’t put mine out because wind would damage the fronds. Guess I’ll try it anyway!
Yes, there is a lot of misinformation about tree ferns around. Because of my work I have been growing these for almost 39 years and so long as they get enough water and fertiliser they will tolerate most conditions. They just need good protection around the crown over freezing winters. Kind regards Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners Thanks :)
I assume the growth habit and speed will vary a bit with location, also because of exposure to wind. But things like frond rigidity and stomata closure proportionate to hydration are adaptations to growing in wind, which nearly all plants are capable of making. So it’s good to hear that tree ferns are like that, too :)
Yes, this is all true. Growth will vary due to location, but watering and fertiliser will be the most significant factors to growth.
The town of Maydena (central Tasmania ) has lots of beautiful tall tree ferns and gets nowhere near 3 metres of rain per year, they get more like 1•2 metres of rain with around 215 rainy days per year.
Hi David, 215 rainy days a year makes England seem like a desert by comparison! My understanding is that rainfall varies quite considerably over Tasmania. In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology the annual average rainfall around Queenstown, Tasmania for the year 1991-2020 was over 3000mm! It might sound like I make things up as I go along but rest assured that everything is indeed fact-checked before filming on all videos. Kind regards, Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners yes, wet in the west and dry in the east. I'm heading to Queenstown in November and needless to say I'm expecting rain. I live in Hobart and the treeferns grow around the rivers and creeks.
Thank you for this video. I've just unwrapped my two Tasmanian tree ferns from their winter coats and found that large amounts of their lower trunk is shedding in clumps almost fluff. Despite it being a wet winter I think I had their coats finishing too low and the whole trunk has become incredibly dry. Fortunately they both seem alive and have what looks like healthy fronts on their way.
This video makes me think they need way more water than I imagined.
Indeed Tom, I water mine most days over the summer. Glad yours have survived the winter. Kind regards Simon
Great advice! My are not near that height but babies by comparison none the less I practice the same routines you mentioned and they are flourishing I kind of like the small one they are so beautiful
Thanks Wesley, I have always done this but I have been watering and feeding more this past year including over the winter, albeit to a lesser extent, and they have noticeably improved their condition for this spring.
I gave my tree fern to my sister years ago as I moved abroad.. Every year its looked spectacular. Last year even more so than ever ( I get regular updates and photos) it's protected in winter. Proper care over the years with feed etc. This year not one frond. She's at a loss, the garden center near her said to chop a few inches of the top off. Never heard of doing that before. I've told her not to. Is there anyway of knowing if its dead?
Well, I would carefully check the crown for any tell-tale signs of new fronds. If there is nothing there or if the baby fronds are hard and prone to snapping i would say its probably dead. They can suffer from crown rot, so I would always recommend tap water. If you are using waste water of some description that could have caused the drop off in condition. Cut a few inches off the crown? Well that's a terrible idea as you are like to remove the growing point. I wish you luck. Simon
Hi our tree fern died on us ,we hav fed it watered it and the trunk is solid. It produced up to 30 throngs in a season and it has always been wrapped up during the winter. Any ideas on what to do next regards Keith Stratton
Hi Keith. Firstly where abouts are you. How long have you had it, how often and how much do you water. How much do you water over winter? Simon
Thanks for all your knowledge. A question I have is, i removed my old frongs as not knowing is there a way to reopen my crown. Thanks
Unfortunately, not. All you can do is build as strong a crown as you can this year with regular watering and fertiliser. Then protect these over winter with a few layers of horticultural fleece. Simon
Hello, I’d love to know what kind of Treefern feeding you are using and how strong are you feeding yours? Does this rules apply to all kinds of treeferns? I am asking since I do have 5 species of treeferns meanwhile. Thanks for your kind reply! Kind regards Uwe
Hello Uwe, and thank you for your comment. I use miracle-gro on my tree ferns usually about double strength. This applies to the Dicksonia antarctica here in England to help replicate its natural habitat in New Zealand. We can't successfully grow any of the other tree fern species outside here all year round so unfortunately, I haven't researched their fertiliser requirements. Kind regards Simon
My tree ferns have distorted new fronds along with a few normal ones after the winter - they look diseased - how can I treat them
Deformed fronds can be a sign of crown rot which is a problem to treat. It's not something I've come across myself but possible treatments include systemic fungicides and possibly hydrogen peroxide but I couldn't tell you how to dose that. I wish you good luck with that. Kind regards Simon
I have inherited a Dicksonian tree fern. It’s huge. It was wrapped through the winter. This came off after the frost but I didn’t know what it was or that it needed water. It looks pretty knackered ! I have started watering it as you suggest. How long might it be before I see any possibility that it’s maybe going to leap back into life ?
Thanks for your comment. It is difficult to say. If it still had green leaves when the frost protection came off then eventually you should get new fronds. If the old fronds were removed and there are no viable baby fronds in the crown it may not have survived. Without further information I would suggest watering and feeding over the next 4 to six weeks just incase there is any life simply because large tree ferns are so valuable nowadays. If there is still no sign of life after that I am afraid it is likely to be dead. Kind regards Simon
You can plant another fern at the top of it to give a new lease of life apparently
thanks mate that was great , thanks
You are very welcome, John. I'm glad you found it useful. Simon
We have a gunge formed in the crown. Do I perform last rites, or scape it out, or what
Hi Kenneth, gunge doesn't sound good. I would try to remove it, but do so very carefully so as not to break any juvenile fronds that may be forming. Maybe wash it clear with a hose but again as gently as you cam. If the crown is still viable, I would expect to see new growth in the next month or so. Good luck, Simon
Can you help? I had my tree fern for 4 years now, i cut iff old growth at end if year and cover for winter, but every spring it gets less fronds and is growing into a point? Can you help?
Thanks
Hi Fiona, of course. Firstly I would refrain from cutting of the previous years fronds. And secondly you will need to commence watering and applying fertilisers as outlined in my tree fern videos. You can find them in my youtube channel library under 'all about tree ferns'. The good news is that if it is still producing new fronds then you can bring it back to a quality condition. Are you watering and feeding over the winter period? Kind regards Simon
My 2 Australian ferns are shrinking at the top. I have watched your video on how to stop this happening. But once it has already happened what can I do the reverse the problem and bring my ferns back to health?
Hi Sue, assuming you still have some healthy growth from the crown then watering and fertilising as I have recommended will do the trick. You can improve the plants ability to stay moist at the crown by wrapping a couple of layers of hessian around the top of the crown. Obviously don't cover the fronds. Kind regards Simon
Thank you - was worried there was no hope
@@walkingtalkinggardeners
I have a tree fern which all of a sudden this year never grew new fronds, and i'm pretty sure it's died, not a good look at the top of it, maybe diseased.
Any tips to save it or is it completely gone?
Hi Mark, and thanks for the question. To have had no new fronds by now is not a good sign, even when in decline you should get the odd weedy frond emerging. There are fungal diseases that can take out a tree fern but they will also succumb to drought and winter freezing temperatures. In good condition they need a lot of watering to maintain it and over winter they will need a good covering of fleecy protection. I would say the biggest killer of these in the UK is not enough water, followed by crown death caused by freezing temperatures. If there is any life then there should be a furled frond inside the crown. If there is then check my videos on watering and feeding tree ferns. I hope this helps. Good luck, Simon
Hello, how to take care of a fern wen it has 35cm. Should i put it in the grownd in my garden or in a pot in my house? Kind regarts, Patricia
Hi Pati, you can do either but you just need to make sure it receives enough water and fertiliser. Check out my other tree fern videos if you need more information. Kind regards Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners thank you and i will see more tree fern videos:)
You are very welcome. Kind regards, Simon
Why has the neck of my tree fern narrowed to only allow three fronds up
This is because the crown as shrunk due to its poor condition. It hasn't received enough water and fertiliser through the crown. Check out this video - th-cam.com/video/Um_yGGZvdCo/w-d-xo.html
Hi I've got 2 tree ferns 1 I've had 6 years, but sadly no ferns this year they are at the top still curled up but black and spongy 😢is there any chance they will come back next year , im from the midland UK thankyou
Hi Linda and thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately, what you have described doesn't sound good at all. With no new fronds emerging by now and what juvenile fronds you have blackened and spongy I would say that these plants have probably died. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Simon
@@walkingtalkinggardeners hi thankyou for your reply
Do they like sun or shade ?my fern is not very green
Hi Roy, and thanks for your question. Can you first tell me where abouts inte world you are?
Next to Shepperton film studio just N from Heathrow
They will be fine in both but will need more regular watering in the sun. The new fronds emerge light green but will darken to dark green if in god condition. If the leaves remain light green then check my video library on how to feed tree ferns. Kind regards Simon
It seems I've only had 1 new frond this Spring so far, all my old fronds are still on and not fully brown yet and bent only 50 degrees max hence why I haven't cut them. I watered it plenty last season and protected the crown and top of the trunk from frost too, it's a 7 footer. Any advice please? thanks.
Hi there and thanks for your question. One new frond isn't a big problem if there are plenty of new one in the crown waiting to unfurl. If not then it is a problem but at least it is still alive. Water with tap water only as infection can occur from other sources and then check out my video 'Stop Killing your Tree Ferns' for recovery management. I hope this helps. Kind regards Simon
Hi, i have been given a tree fern that doesnt have any new fronds, but it does still have a few from last year which are brittle but still green, any suggestions on how i can help the tree, many thanks
Hi Elaine, it doesn't sound good I'm afraid. Brittle fronds are a sign that they have died and dried out. And no new fronds suggests that the crown is also dead. Its difficult to say for sure without seeing it first hand but yout plant probably died a while back. Having chlorophyll in the old leaves is unusual but not unknown but it is unlikely enough to restore the crown. All you can do is water amd feed as per the video. Wrapping the circumference of the top of the truck with hessian can help keep this area moist. Good luck, Simon
Wow that's so helpful, x
No problem, you are very welcome Veronica. Simon
My DA is full in middle ,only room for 4 fronds.
Hi Joan, and thanks for getting in touch. Four fronds is quite a low number, but with regular fertilising and watering, that will improve. Check out my other Tree Fern videos to find out more. Simon
You are talking rubbish, I am afraid
Hi there, and thank you for your comment. You can't argue that my tree ferns look amazing, but I am open to new ideas. What is your method for maintaining tree fern condition?