Tree fern fertiliser

[naughtyboy]

I have a four foot d/a tree fern in a pot on my deck, what type of fertiliser should I use, how much and when? Any advice would be most welcome.

[heathfield]

Care tips here.

[hammerman]

Mine gets a handful of chicken manure pellets in spring and then, it's vital that you water once a week in the growing season (june to sept) with a liquid feed....i use miracle grow.

However, when you feed it, feed the area where the leaves come out of (top of trunk or the crown)...make sure you add a little at a time to allow it to soak in. Also make sure the trunk gets a feed too...i keep my trunk as wet as possible at all times.

The more you feed, the bigger and better the fronds will be the following year.

Good luck

[naughtyboy]

Thank you both, I'll start with your advice right now and hopefully get huge fronds sprouting soon.