{"product_id":"volcano-dwarf-brazilian-tree-fern-blechnum-brasiliense-volcano","title":"Volcano Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern - Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolcano Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern (\u003cem\u003eBlechnum brasiliense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Volcano') is a fast growing fern that fills a shady bed with an arching fountain of deeply divided fronds. It reaches 1m to 1.5m tall and 50cm to 1m wide, and each new frond opens deep rust red before maturing to glossy dark green, like lava at the centre of a green volcano. It is a warm climate fern that repays a shaded, moist spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour at the centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e New fronds emerge deep rust red and age to dark glossy green with bronze tones, so the middle of the plant is always showing something fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills out quickly for a fern, which helps a bare shady bed look established sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a tree fern.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m to 1.5m it brings a tree fern look to courtyards and garden beds without the height of the larger species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with damp soil that rots many shade plants, so it suits low, moist corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in shade beds, under taller plants, in containers and in bright indoor spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade beds and underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart beneath trees, palms and tall shrubs, where its arching fronds form a lush middle layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e With warmth and humidity it is at home among gingers, elephant ears and palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One fern in a large pot suits a covered verandah or a bright room away from heaters. Repot every two to three years to refresh the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Volcano Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, in a warm, humid spot sheltered from wind. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens best, because frost damages the fronds. In cooler regions grow it in a pot and move it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Plant with the crown of the fern above the soil line, never buried. It tolerates wet feet, and mulch helps hold an even level of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. In dry spells water every second day, since ferns thrive in humid air. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring, then a liquid feed every four weeks through the warmer months at half the recommended strength to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old fronds as they brown to keep the plant fresh and cut the risk of disease. Repot container plants in the cooler months, while the fern is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Volcano Dwarf Brazilian Tree Fern as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, while the 140mm pots give you a more developed fern for faster impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the tubes come from our grower, they are not always on hand. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page sends you an email the day it returns. Plants travel upright, and any bruised fronds can be trimmed at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eFerns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing ferns: light, humidity and placement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a true tree fern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as a dwarf tree fern for its upright, fountain-like habit, but at 1m to 1.5m it stays far smaller than the big tree ferns, which makes it practical for courtyards and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in bright, indirect light and away from heaters and dry air. Water often and keep the mix evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new fronds red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the Volcano's signature. New fronds open deep rust red and darken to green as they mature, so a healthy plant keeps showing fresh red at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790179533119,"sku":"BLE-BRA-VOLCAN-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790179598655,"sku":"BLE-BRA-VOLCAN-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/volcano-dwarf-brazilian-tree-fern-blechnum-brasiliense-volcano.jpg?v=1792195534","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/volcano-dwarf-brazilian-tree-fern-blechnum-brasiliense-volcano","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}