Another tree fern question

Hey all

I know that I have to keep my tree fern moist at the crown and on the trunk..but Im worried that while doing that the trunk beneath the soil is gonna rot? Its well drained but theres always an inch or two thats soaked...is that ok?

 

I think it will be fine Peapod
I planted mine in the ground in its pot as I anticipated bringing it inside during the winter
It got too big and rooted through the pot so it stays where it is

 

Wow! I didnt think they grew big roots!
It seems ok so far..but Id be gutted it if died..it cost a b*****y fortune!

 

They told me that they didn't root, and that the roots were in reality the trunk itself
I think I have proved that to be untrue

 

Most of the big ones that I've seen are well and truly rooted in the ground, I find it hard to believe that a plant, can reach the heights that these do, without having a decent root system in the ground.
Especially when grow in the dryer conditions that most of these poor things are expcted to endure.
"Air plants" they are not, and I often wonder just how many of these ancient plants ripped up from their enviroment, survive for more than a couple of years or so.