Derreen garden is particularly noted for its rhododendrons ( Rhododendron arboreum ) and tree ferns ( Dicksonia antarctica ).
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The dominant tree ferns are commonly " Dicksonia antarctica " and / or " Polystichum poliferum ".
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Wind blown seeds often germinate in the form of a hemiepiphyte on the trunks of rocks and tree ferns such as Dicksonia antarctica.
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"Dicksonia antarctica " is possibly one of the most common ferns found in Tasmania, and is found at many different habitats.
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Wind blown seeds often germinate in the form of a hemiepiphyte on the trunks of rocks and tree ferns such as " Dicksonia antarctica ".
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Plant in organic soils and heavily and regularly mulched and water . " Dicksonia antarctica " generally requires a minimum rainfall of 500 mm ( 20 inches ) per year.
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It is not uncommon for " Pittosporum bicolor " to occur as an epiphyte on soft tree fern species, such as " Dicksonia antarctica ", this is possibly an adaptation to avoid seedlings being consumed by browsing mammals.
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The domes'plant collections include palms, orchids, aquatic plants, " Pandanus, Hevea brasiliensis, Samanea saman, Barringtonia racemosa, Satakentia liukiuensis, Cyathea lepifera, C . mertensiana, C . spinulosa ", and " Dicksonia antarctica ".