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ezzie2

By Ezzie2

United Kingdom Gb

Hi, I have two dicksonia antartica, had them for about 6 yrs. without a problem. but last year one didn't get any ferns on at all, and the other only had three feeble one's. This spring my husband cut them both down about 3-4 inches from the top and both began to weep. has he killed them or is there any hope for them? regards Joan




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Had you protected the crown last year during that awful winter ?

19 Nov, 2011

 

They're goners - bin 'em. Sorry to confirm your suspicions, but if there's been no growth and huge loss of fluid, not worth keeping any longer.

19 Nov, 2011

 

Bamboo's right, there dead. I have known someone who drilled some of the trunk out and put a fern (in a pot) inside, looks great.

19 Nov, 2011

 

That would be a good save YDD..Cutting the crown off definitely killed it off.

19 Nov, 2011

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