{"product_id":"sydamerikansk-traebregne-dicksonia-sellowiana-fro-ca-250-stk","title":"South American tree fern (Dicksonia sellowiana) | seeds, approx. 250 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTOLERATES LIGHT FROST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydamerikansk træbregne, xaxim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian tree fern, xaxim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: The seeds\/spores are incredibly small. Almost like dust.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"313\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most impressive and sought-after tree ferns, known for its magnificent, tropical appearance. It is native to South America – particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina – where it grows in humid mountain forests and cloud forests. With its sturdy trunk and large, elegant fronds, it is a true eye-catcher and a living relic from the earliest plant eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eThe plant develops a thick, hairy trunk that can eventually reach several meters in height. At the top, the large, feathery fronds emerge in a crown that can reach up to 2–4 meters in width. The fresh, green fronds create a dense, lush atmosphere that evokes the undergrowth of a rainforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"706\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in partial shade to shade and requires constant moisture in both soil and air. It prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil and does not tolerate drying out. In nature, the trunk absorbs moisture and nutrients from its surroundings, so in container cultivation, the trunk should be watered regularly along with the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eThe species tolerates brief periods of low temperatures down to about -3 to -5 °C, but is less hardy than the closely related \u003ca title=\"Tasmanian tree fern (Dicksonia antarctica) | seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/tasmansk-traebregne-dicksonia-antarctica-fro-20-stk?\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eDicksonia antarctica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In Denmark, it should therefore be grown in large pots or in a sheltered garden with winter protection, and preferably overwintered frost-free in a greenhouse or conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eCultivation from spores\/seeds:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily propagated from spores, which is a slow process that requires sterility and high humidity. The spores are sown on top of moist, sterile soil or sphagnum moss and kept covered with plastic or glass to maintain humidity. Germination can take several weeks to months, and the plant grows slowly during the first years before the trunk begins to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eIn its homeland, \u003cem data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e has traditionally been used as building material, potting material, and in horticulture, but the species is now protected as it is threatened in the wild due to overexploitation. As an ornamental plant, it is grown worldwide in botanical gardens and private collections, where it adds a dramatic and primordial touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eXaxim – traditional use of the trunk:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eThe trunk of \u003cem data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e is known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003exaxim\u003c\/strong\u003e and has historically been harvested and used in horticulture and orchid cultivation. The material is fiber-rich, water-retaining, and naturally porous, making it ideal as a growing medium for epiphytes such as orchids, ferns, and bromeliads. Xaxim was often used as flower boards, plant slabs, and potting material. It is also often used in terrariums. Today, \u003cem data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e is a protected species, and the extraction of xaxim is strictly regulated to preserve wild populations. Alternatives such as coconut fiber (coir) and artificial substrates are therefore increasingly used in modern plant cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2409\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003eDicksonia sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable plant for fern and exotic plant enthusiasts – a living piece of rainforest that brings mystery and lushness to the garden or conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54447855042828,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Dicksonia_sellowiana_in_a_Brasilian_Forest.jpg?v=1756126088","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/sydamerikansk-traebregne-dicksonia-sellowiana-fro-ca-250-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}