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Fernwood

Fernwood is a proud producer of 100% natural New Zealand tree fern products. All tree fern products are sustainably sourced in New Zealand and have become sought after for house plant growers, orchid enthusiasts, and terrarium owners alike. 

Whether you require tree fern products for a vivarium, a terrarium, or your latest plant-growing project, you’ll be surprised at how long-lasting, soft, porous, and spongy Fernwood NZ tree fern products are. Explore our Fernwood range, and we’ll see you at the checkout!

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Fernwood Soft Tree Fern Substrate
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Fernwood Soft Tree Fern Substrate
Give Your Plants A Healthy Home Fernwood's Soft Tree Fern Substrate is an excellent choice of media for growing enthusiasts, and offers many benefits over more common bark-mix potting media, especially when growing orchids, ferns, and epiphytes. Fernwood Soft Tree Fern Substrate is made from fully sustainably sourced fibres from Dicksonia fibrosa (whekī-ponga or golden tree fern), which is grown and harvested right here in NZ on reforested farmland in Taranaki.  Tree fern fibre offers fantast...
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What are the benefits of soft tree fern substrate?

Many gardeners love soft tree fern substrate for promoting aeration and water retention. It also makes it easier to tell when you need to water your plants and allows for less repotting over time.

Can you use soft tree fern substrate instead of bark-mix potting media?

Yes, when you’re growing particular plants like ferns and orchids, soft tree fern substrate can be an excellent alternative to common potting media.