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Dicksonia antarctica is part of the family Dicksoniaceae. Members of this family are the tree ferns. They are terrestrial ferns and have an erect rhizome forming a trunk, large spreading fronds and are very hairy at the bas of the stipe. There are only one genera and three species in Australia with D. antarctica being the largest. D. antarctica thrives in is in filtered sunlight, loose well drained soils with lots of organic matter and lots of water. However, this species can still withstand some drying out and can survive in drier conditions . antarctica is relatively easy to grow, the most important thing is to keep it moist and the base covered with mulch to keep it moist and supplied with nutrients. It is a valuable species in the garden as it can be used as a host for epiphyte ferns, orchids and bryophytes. It also provides shelter for more delicate fern species to flourish underneath. Other benefits of this species is that the mature specimens can be easily transplanted and it can be grown both in and out of doors.