Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 May 03, 2009 4:38 pm Hi All, We have a rather large fern that we are fond of, but need to move half of it. Do you know if it is possible effectively take a cutting and replant it elsewhere in the garden? Below are some images of the fern and it's stem. Thanks, Chris IMG_8472 (Large).JPG IMG_8473 (Large).JPG Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Can these plants be transplanted? 2May 03, 2009 5:33 pm Monstera most certainly can be transplanted. In fact that will transplant very very well. The best way to go about this is ideally to dig up as much of the root ball as you can. It is not critical however it will reduce shock and water loss. You could actually just saw off the trunks as close to the ground and transplant them like a huge cutting. Keep them moist and they will set new roots in no time. Good luck. Re: Can these plants be transplanted? 3May 03, 2009 9:20 pm Philodendron radiatum (or it maybe domesticum which is more likely )(monstera have different leaves) can be transplanted very well. They would prefer the warmer months but if you absolutely have to then it will be best done into well preped soils (using certified organic soils that can be bought in bags from your local garden centre) Use plenty of seasol to aid in reducing stress and also recovery time. You may need a good stake to hold it upright in it's new home. Re: Can these plants be transplanted? 4May 03, 2009 10:00 pm Thanks for the tips guys. We are putting up a new patio over the next little while and this plant is right where one of the new upright posts is going to be situated, so we have to move it. I guess the sooner the better given it prefers to be done during the summer months. We are scheduled to have some nice warm days here during the week (although some cold nights), but I will try and do it during the week. I'll let you know how we got on. Thanks again, Chris Re: Can these plants be transplanted? 5May 03, 2009 10:20 pm If you are looking at getting right out of the ground then that can be really hard sometimes. Sharpen the spade up with an angle grinder or spend some time on the edge with a file. Get it really sharp. Then it will cut through the roots like butter, you hope Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10266 |