Question From:
Rose Addison in LAWSON, LAWSON NSW
Nature of problem:
Cutting off trunk of large tree fern to re-grow
Type of Plant (if known):
Tree fern
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Too tall
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
good soil
How often do you water the plant:
often during dry periods
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
full sunlight
What type of plant is it:
tree fern
How long since you planted it:
planted 50 years go
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
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Other Comments:
Don,
I have a tree fern more than 5 mtrs tall. Too tall for an old person to maintain when dead fronds need removing and garage roof needs scrubbing from the brown dust (?) that sticks.
I asked my son to take the top half to make it easier for me. I know the top part will regrow for him. Will the bottom 2 &½ mtrs left in the ground grow more fronds?
Thank you very much
Rose Addison
Answer:Hi Roseanna, No the base section should just die now. Sorry…Don
