Heartwarming Basket Fern Care
The Fern Factory is a family owned and operated business established in 1990 and located in Anaheim Hills California.
Basket fern care. With adequate moisture the plant may tolerate drier climates. Be careful not to overwater during winter. Boston fern in gardens require partial to full shade or dappled filtered light.
Acquiring exotic plants proved to be a challenge prompting us to grow our own ferns from spores and seeds. The temperature should be in the range of 16 to 26 degree centigrade. Use water-soluble and slow-release fertilizer to feed the ferns.
Like many plant lovers our fern growing hobby became our family business. To care for house-ferns keep them in a shady area that gets plenty of indirect sunlight and make sure the soil around them stays moist at all times. Ferns in hanging baskets tend to dry out quickly and require more frequent watering especially during the summer months.
If youve killed a fern this video is for you. In no case should the temperature get lower than 10 degree centigrade. Actually placing your hanging basket fern in the shower and letting the luke-warm water run over it for about 15 minutes is also a good idea.
Water the plants enough to keep them moist without leaving standing water in. Consider the location of planting the fern accordingly. Check the soil daily and make sure to give it some water if the soil feels at all dry.
Ferns in hanging baskets can dramatically improve the curb appeal of your home or add botanical charm to your patio space. Feed a fern in a hanging container every month during spring and summer using a. The Kimberly Queen does well in the USDA hardiness zone 9 11.