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Keep in mind that it could also be better to add a portion of water and then wait for it to get distributed before you go in with the rest. This can help the soil retain moisture better. 4 – Tame the Fern to Your Liking Just remember to use distilled or filtered water. Using hard tap water can bring down the plant’s vitality and cause burned tips with all the extra salts. 5 – Boston Fern Maintenance: Periodic Trimming Pays off Well

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Meanwhile, you can move it a little further from the window when the sun gets more intense in the summer to avoid over-drying the soil and burning the leaf tips. Boston ferns prefer to grow in partial or full shade, but dappled, filtered light works as well. If you have any shady, damp areas, Boston ferns are an excellent option to give some color to these areas. That’s why many people grow Boston ferns on covered patios that receive little to no sunlight. The Golden Boston is also overall easy to care for, but its fronds aren’t as bright green as the others. Instead, it’s more yellow-toned. Final Thoughts

Ferns handle hard prunes well, leading to bushier, healthier growth. If you want to prune your Boston ferns hard, cut off all of the old-growth in the early spring before it comes out of dormancy. Soon, your plant will be lush and full of new fronds. Overwinter Boston Fern Plants In your home garden, you’ll need to mimic that by providing around two hours of indirect sunlight every day. Keep in mind that the early morning and late afternoon sun works best. The beauty of growing ferns in pots and baskets is that you can easily adjust the temperature and sunlight exposure by moving them around. The best soil to choose here is something with a lot of organic matter content, high moisture retaining power, but just enough drainage to keep mold and mildew away. The Boston fern care requirements are relatively simple to follow, even for people who aren’t gardening experts.

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In the spring, carefully separate a section of your fern with healthy roots attached. You can use a garden trowel to separate indoor plants, and a spade shovel to carefully pull apart outdoor plants. (Note: Even small sections can become established new plants with proper care.) Outdoor care of Boston fern differs in zones where it is perennial, since ferns growing in fertile ground generally don’t require feeding. However, you may want to add a 1/2-inch layer of compost beneath their mulch. Setting the Temperature and Humidity Although Boston ferns make spores on the undersides of their fronds, as most ferns do, some cultivars are sterile and others don’t come true from spores. Fortunately, the plants reproduce on their own via runners called stolons, which root themselves wherever they touch the soil. Boston ferns shed leaves freely, so be sure to place the pot in a place that can be conveniently swept. Fill a pot halfway full with potting soil (for indoor plants) or dig a new hole in the garden (for outdoor plants).Hold your paper under the fronds of an adult fern. Shake the fronds gently to help spores fall from the underside of the leaves.