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Keep in mind that plastic planters can often reduce the loss to evaporation, especially when compared to terracotta pots. Thankfully, most nurseries already send out their ferns in plastic containers, so you won’t have to worry too much about that.

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Just try not to go overboard with the fertilizer, especially liquid ones with high bioavailability. When the plant doesn’t need them, they can show a counter effect by turning the leaves brown with crunchy tips. 7 – Boston Fern Light Requirements: Loves Indirect Sun

In fact, dropping from multiple waterings weekly in the spring and summer to once per month might get the job done for the winter. If you don’t have room to display your fern indoors and merely want it to remain semi-dormant but alive until spring, you can place it in a bright location in a seldom used room, setting the thermostat in that room to between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. That should keep the humidity higher and the necessity for frequent watering lower. However, some cultivars, such as ‘Dallas’ and ‘Kimberly Queen,’ tolerate low humidity better than the original Boston fern does. Propagating Boston Fern For instance, both the Dallas and Whitmanii cultivars can be suitable options for people who can’t keep up with the humidity levels since they can tolerate drier conditions. This makes it easier to grow either ferns indoors.

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While most Boston ferns are already low-maintenance enough, you might be looking to narrow down your options to fit your needs. However, if your outdoor Boston fern is rooted in the ground, you’ll need to get creative with proving the shade. The issue with diseases like this is that they can be challenging to diagnose and treat. If the rot takes over, your best bet is repotting and discarding all the infected soil entirely.When you grow Boston ferns outside all summer, you might notice some shriveled, brown, or discolored leaves. Like many plants, ferns need to be pruned. Pruning gets rid of the fronds that are drying or discolored. It’s like giving your plant a good haircut, trimming off dead ends. A medium-sized cultivar, Nephrolepis exaltata'Florida Ruffle'has feathery, ruffled fronds which grow in a dense clump. This plant can be grown both indoors and out but thrives in an ultra-humid environment. You can propagate Boston ferns by root division. Dividing your fern is an essential step because ferns can become pot-bound or root-bound, making it hard to keep your plant watered. When the roots fill the pot, you can divide your fern and repot half of it elsewhere.