HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR FERNS:
SOIL:
- Provide a loose, well-draining soil mixture, not much. Since they prefer organic content in the soil such as peat, and coconut peat, keeping a balanced acidic soil (pH 6-6.5) is beneficial to plant growth.
- Peat moss can be a great alternative for soil which will maintain a high humid condition.
- Avoid dry soil. More prolonged periods of dry soil will turn the fronds yellow and your plant might even die. These are intolerant to dry soil.
LIGHT:
- These plant needs a bright indirect light so keep near a window where direct sunlight does not fall. Do not let direct sunlight touch the foliage, the leaves may become scorched.
- An ideal location will be where filtered sunlight or partial shade is available.
WATERING:
- They prefer moist soil (not wet). make sure the soil is Damp. To maintain the water content or moisture in the soil, use a pebble tray OR keep a sprayer handy.
- Drooping of leaves is possible if the plant is underwatered or overwatered. Reduce watering during winters.
PRUNING:
- Pruning is not required much. To remove the yellow and brown fronds.
FERTILIZING:
- Ferns are not a fan of fertilizers. They hate the inorganic build-up on the topsoil.
- Fertilize during the growing season (April-September), preferably with liquid fertilizer of half the strength. Avoid bringing the fertilizer in contact with the fronds.
REPOTTING:
- If you have the plant for a year or so and you observe the plant is growing slowly, check for its nutrient requirements, or if the plants need a bigger pot.
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