Staghorn Fern
Comes in a 6” ceramic pot, these are very healthy and full plants.
Ferns are one of the oldest plants, dating back to prehistoric times. These adaptable plants will thrive indoors with the right amount of humidity. Some ferns to consider are button ferns, maidenhair ferns, holly ferns, asparagus ferns and boston ferns. Here are a few pointers about their care.
Light
Although most ferns grow in moist, shady places like forest floors, this does not mean that they need no light. Their normal situation in the wild is dappled light, and if the light level in the home is too low, you will see poor growth and yellowing fronds. Give your ferns a position near a window that gets morning or late afternoon sun, and keep the ferns away from strong sunlight, especially during the summer. Direct sunlight will make them lose their leaves or turn their fronds yellow.
Soil
The right compost must be free draining so that the roots never get waterlogged. A compost that contains peat or a fibrous peat substitute with plenty of sand is best. The compost should never be allowed to dry out, which may mean watering the plant a little every single day in a warm, dry atmosphere.
Water
Most ferns like an evenly moist soil with regular waterings. Allowing the soil to dry out between waterings stresses these plants.
Bushy ferns can be difficult to water. Try using a watering can with a long spout to direct the water to the center of the plant. Water generously, until it drains out of the bottom of the pot. They also love to be misted, try this mister HERE
Humidity & Temperature
All ferns love moisture and should be given humid conditions. In living rooms and family rooms, stand their pots on trays of damp pebbles or clay granules. Ferns also love being misted at regular intervals with tepid, soft water unless the humidity of the whole room is kept high through the use of a humidifier.
An individual fern’s place of origin and adaptability will determine how high or low of a temperature the fern needs. Most ferns don’t like cold. Those ferns from tropical regions truly appreciate 15-21 C. Those from more temperate regions enjoy temperatures between 10-16 C.
Toxicity
Boston ferns are non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Fertilize
During the spring and summer fertilize once a month with THIS. No fertilizer is necessary during the winter when plant growth naturally slows.