Dicksonia blumei is a tree fern native to the tropical montane forests of Southeast Asia (Java, Sumatra, etc.). It develops a slender trunk covered in persistent leaf bases and roots, topped by a crown of large, tripinnate, arching fronds. The fronds are a light to medium green. It is known as "Paku Kidang" in Indonesia. It is less common in cultivation than D. antarctica but equally graceful.
| Family: | Dicksoniaceae |
| Genus: | Dicksonia (dik-so-nee-uh) |
| Species: | blumei (BLOO-me-eye) |
| Synonym: | Balantium blumei |
| Synonym: | Dicksonia chrysotricha |
This tree fern requires a frost-free, humid, tropical or subtropical environment (USDA 10+). It needs shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained, humus-rich soil. Protect the trunk and crown from drying out. It is a beautiful specimen for tropical gardens, conservatories, and large, humid greenhouses. The trunk provides habitat for epiphytes.
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