Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How can I keep my boston ferns green?

this is a potted plant

How can I keep my boston ferns green?
If the fern is in your house, try giving it a little vacation outside for the summer. It will need a shady place, like a covered porch or patio. Sometimes the fresh outside air works wonders for a plant that's been inside for months. Make sure it is well-watered but not soggy. You might need to repot it into a larger pot if it is rootbound or you find the soil dries out too quickly. Give it a diluted fertilizer; sometimes I find that feeding every week with a very dilute liquid plant food (plenty of nitrogen) works better than a stronger solution less often. Mist the leaves, especially if you live in a dry area. I live north of San Francisco, and I have potted ferns on my porch. When we have our usual morning fog, my ferns don't need additional misting, but in our recent heatwave, they've needed a bit of help.
Reply:I've not had much success with boston ferns because they like very moist conditions to grow in, and my homes were dry, especially in the winter.

So the solution is they must be misted with a fine spray couple times a day. Careful about overwatering. They like moist, warm conditions.
Reply:Boston ferns can actually be a little on the fussy side. In the summer, they like a shady location and planty of water. They also like to be misted with a spray bottle of water daily. In the winter, move them to a bright. indirect light location. ( keep misting ....) Also, don't forget to fertilize with a basic fertilizer. They love it!
Reply:water the fern daily, especially if it is outside. Ferns also like shade.


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