How to care for Boston fern
Answering netizens' questions about caring for Boston ferns at home, details on how to care for Boston ferns are as follows:
Boston ferns prefer bright indirect light and cannot tolerate direct sunlight. Watering should maintain moisture, with watering once every 1-2 days in summer, and waiting for the soil to be half-dry in autumn and winter. If the plant wilts due to lack of water, it can be soaked in water to revitalize, and the leaves should be sprayed frequently. If it still does not recover after soaking for 24 hours, you can cut off all the leaves to promote the growth of new leaves. It prefers a warm climate. The optimal growth temperature is between 18-24°C, and it grows poorly below 5°C.
The roots of ferns are weak and sensitive, so the concentration of fertilizer should not be too high, and fast-acting chemical fertilizers should not be used excessively. However, ferns also prefer fertile and moisture-retaining soil, so the best method is to add decomposed manure when potting, and apply diluted decomposed cake fertilizer during the growing period, but be careful not to stain the leaves, as this may damage them. After application, rinse the stained leaves with clean water.
Boston fern propagation can be carried out by dividing the plant in early spring, from April to May, when repotting. First, invert the plant to remove it from the pot, shake off the old soil, and then cut the plant into several clusters to plant separately. The transplanted plants should be placed in a shaded area to recover for about a week before transitioning to normal care.
Gardener's reminder: As the roots of the Boston fern grow very densely, it is best to water by soaking (about 10 minutes each time) to allow the roots to absorb enough water.
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