How to plant a New Zealand tree fern?

Tree ferns like a high light exposure. You want to place them in full sun where they can get plenty of direct light. You can accomplish this by planting them by a wall or near a window. If a tree fern is growing in a pot, place it on a south-facing windowsill. If you want to plant a tree fern in the ground, choose a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight.

How to plant tree fern in the ground?

Planting tree fern is relatively easy as long as you have the right tool for the job. Use a shovel to break the ground and remove any large clumps of earth. Use a trowel to level the area. A ball of potting soil can be used to fill the hole left by the roots after the tree fern is planted. Add compost to the hole to give the tree fern a rich, fertile environment. The tree fern will appreciate a slow, constant watering.

How to plant a living tree fern?

For planting tree ferns outside of naturalized areas, you’ll need a hole wide enough to accommodate the roots. You can plant tree ferns in a pot and then transplant it into a hole once the roots have developed. Since tree ferns are slow-growing, it’s important to plant them in a spot that gets plenty of sunlight.

How to plant a tree fern in the ground?

Planting a tree fern usually involves digging a hole that’s slightly wider than the tree fern’s root ball (or pot), and placing it on a bed of loose, sandy soil. If the planting hole is too deep, the tree fern will struggle to break through the earth’s surface, and will not have the appearance that you want.

How to plant a NZ tree fern in a pot?

If you want to grow a tree fern in a pot, you still need to do some research. Some species of tree fern can withstand potting up, while others will struggle. The best advice is to do some research before planting a tree fern in a pot to make sure it won’t die. If you want to plant a tree fern in a pot, either pot it up yourself or use a pot that already has the right size hole for your tree fern.