Plant Of The Week Boston Ferns

Boston fern is one of the most widely cultivated ferns. Elegant and graceful fern adds a lot of texture and softens the room or garden to which it is applied. They allow plants that are easy to regenerate and grow. So you can grow it indoors or outdoors.

Feature:

Dimensions: 2-3 feet high, 3 feet wide

Morphology of growth: hills and vines, rapid growth

Leaves: evergreens (not dormant in this case), long leaves of this week's sword

Flower: does not bloom

Durability: It withstands light cold; it should be kept indoors during periods of frost.

Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and livestock

Need for maintenance:

Lights: Full shade or indirect lights are recommended

Irrigation: Water as needed in spring and summer to moisten the soil and maintain adequate moisture. This need depends on whether the fern is stored indoors or outdoors. Do not over-water, as root rot can occur.

Soil: Peat moss mix is ​​well-drained and ideal for pots.

Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer can be used every two weeks in spring and summer. Granular fertilizers such as Osomocote Indoor / Outdoor Plant Nutrition work as well and should only be applied every 3-4 months.

Pruning: Dead and yellow leaves can be selectively removed as needed. Once all the ferns have frozen, you can cut out the entire plant and see if it comes back (a strong plant!).

Second hand:

It can be used indoors as a basket or as a houseplant suspended from a light fixture. Store ferns in a place exposed only to indirect light. The bathroom and kitchen are a great interior, as the humidity of the room naturally increases with use.

Learn to propagate Boston ferns can also be grown outdoors in hanging baskets, ground, or pots. Choose shaded areas of the garden and watch them grow! Black spots also work. Observe fern burns (tans) and track them until they adapt to the new environment.

I grew up with Boston fern, my mother kept them in the yard. It was a great place for them as it faces east and is under the roof. I had to go out every winter to cover the bushes in the garden with old sheets and, of course, put ferns inside. At that time, I didn't know how easy it was. With a little effort and care, you can enjoy these beautiful ferns as I did at the time and to this day.

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