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Provided that you use a slightly acidic soil mix rich in organic matter, you’ll only need to use fertilizers sparingly. However, you’ll still need to cover the fern’s basic growing conditions, from temperature to watering. What Are the Best Boston Fern Growing Conditions? Keep your fern’s soil lightly moist at all times, but never soggy. (That means the soil should feel like a wrung-out sponge rather than one still soppy with water.) Never allow the root ball to dry out completely or the plant may die. That sometimes can require watering a hanging basket fern twice per day during the heat of summer. However, if your outdoor Boston fern is rooted in the ground, you’ll need to get creative with proving the shade.

Grow Boston Fern Plants Outside - Gardening Channel How to Grow Boston Fern Plants Outside - Gardening Channel

For instance, the Florida Ruffle will appreciate a higher humidity level than the Dallas Jewel cultivar. However, 50% is usually a good place to start with tropical plants. Preferably, these plants should be sheltered from winds because winds dry out the soil faster. Drying winds mean that you need to water more often, and no one wants to deal with that. Get the Right Container Raising a Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is fairly easy for people with light gardening experience. Either way, it’s mostly a matter of aesthetic preference. So, consider which look you find more suitable for your home garden and trim carefully. 5 – Use Epsom Salt to Your BenefitMainly, you have to adjust the temperature, humidity, and light exposure to match the plant’s tropical nature. Once you get these basics down, you could touch up with fertilizing boosts and pruning the faded fronds every now and then. Similar to 'Golden Boston,' Nephrolepis exaltata'Rita's Gold'also grows yellow, almost chartreuse, fronds. It shimmers in the sunlight and compliments impatiens and begonias in a container setting. Nephrolepis exaltata'Compacta'is a short, compact, and upright version of the main Boston fern species. This type is sturdier than other varieties and will withstand a little heat and dryness. Nephrolepis exaltata'Golden Boston'yields golden leaves and can be grown outside in a pot, and then overwintered indoors to be relocated outside again the next season. This variety is considered low-maintenance and makes a wonderful air purifier for the home.

How to grow Boston fern - BBC Gardeners World Magazine How to grow Boston fern - BBC Gardeners World Magazine

Just keep in mind that you might not need to use commercial liquid fertilizer in combination with the Epsom salt soak. This nutrient overload may be a bit much for the fern. How to Propagate Boston Ferns If you notice signs of infection, you can try removing the snails, worms, and slugs by hand. Meanwhile, diluted isopropyl alcohol and neem oil can help with mealybugs and scales. How to Care for Boston Ferns in Hanging Baskets The first step is to find the best location to overwinter Boston ferns. Bringing your plants inside can be problematic if your house is too hot and dry. Temperatures shouldn’t exceed 75℉, and ferns need high humidity levels when kept as a houseplant.While it’s tempting to choose hanging baskets solely based on their ornamental looks, that’s not always practical. Over-watering is problematic; it leads to the development of root rot. That can kill your plants. It’s suggested that you should water with lukewarm water. The Boston Fern plant loves a high humidity level of around 80%. There are a few ways to boost the humidity in a room to suit your fern’s liking. We recommend regularly misting the plant or placing it in a steamy bathroom with appropriate light, since typical household humidity is only 10-15%. Browning frond tips and yellowing are a sign that your fern is craving higher humidity. temperature 🌡️