This is one of the better videos on taking care of maiden hair ferns that I’ve seen. None of the other videos I saw mentioned anything about the ratio of soil to the size of the plant. Like many others, I’m having trouble with my fern. When I bought it, in a 4 inch pot, I immediately transferred it to a larger pot, assuming that it would be happier with more room. Apparently, I was wrong! I also placed it in a window with Northern exposure, but it wasn’t doing well. I thought I’d transfer it to a bathroom for the humidity, but the problem is I don’t have any windows in my bathroom. I was wondering if a mini grow light would be appropriate, or would that be too much light for it? Thanks in advance if you’re still reading comments.
@delrox2013, I'm glad the video is helpful. Maidenhair ferns do well under grow lights/full-spectrum lighting, so a mini grow light in the bathroom could work well for your plant. If you haven't seen this video, it may also help: ua-cam.com/video/sSaWeb5ZV-I/v-deo.html
My M H Plant seems to be separating from growth on top, about 1/2 way down it is drooping. It is healthy but not nice & bushy as was when I bought them2 weeks ago. What would be causing that & how do I fix it? Thank You Stevie
Stevie MacDougall, It's always disappointing when this happens! When a plant is partially droopy that is generally an indication of one of three things. 1) That part of the plant got damaged in some way. Take a close look to see if there are any bends in that area--where the stem(s) could be broken a bit. 2) The plant was droughted at some point and the lack of water caused drooping in that plant part. Plants will save what they can of themselves when droughted 3) Root rot is going on. Root rot is tricky, as it can start in the nursery/garden store before you even buy the plant, and then start to show signs sometime after you've had it. Was the plant really wet when you bought it and has the soil stayed wet? These are two signs of root rot. My root rot playlist may also help with that: ua-cam.com/play/PLCkPgo-m1DrHckHemrnrajhQCs-VcX6dm.html Let me know if any of these possibilities sounds like that could be it.
@@HealthyHouseplants Thank You for getting back to me so quickly, one more question… Does it hurt the MH Plants to have in pots they came in from store for any length of time or should I repot in other pots, & also does it hurt the plants if you have the two plants that I have touching one another ( in separate pots but side by side touching)
@@steviemacdougall121 You're very welcome. It's not so much the pots from the store that are not great for the plants for an extended period, but the soil they are in. But a way to get around that is to leach the soil--which is rinse water through it when it's time to water it, and then feed with an organic fertilizer at that point. That will make the soil healthier for a time. Then repot in new soil when you can. As for the two plants touching one another, most plants don't mind that at all. In fact, they often do better grouped, because they humidify the air for each other, and that is a good thing for things like maidenhair ferns, as it raises the humidity around the plant. For the question about repotting new houseplants, this video also explains more: ua-cam.com/video/D1i1eO8brXk/v-deo.html
I just brought mine home two days ago and put it in an empty aquarium tank and I mist it. I'm not sure when I should water it because the soil is a little damp but I'm not sure how damp it should be before it needs water. If I bottom water it, will it just take what it needs or can it be over watered that way?
Kelly Kittinger, By bottom watering, are you referring to putting water in the aquarium tank and letting the plant soak it up? If so, the plant may soak up enough, but you will have to make sure. You don't want the plant sitting in water all of the time, though, as that can lead to root rot. You want the moisture meter to read 4 or 5 when you water--not any higher and not any lower. Water when the soil is still damp, but less damp than before.
Great video!! This is so helpful for my maidenhair fern that has started to struggle. Thank you!
Danielle Gilbert, So glad the video is helpful. You're welcome, and thanks for watching!
This is one of the better videos on taking care of maiden hair ferns that I’ve seen. None of the other videos I saw mentioned anything about the ratio of soil to the size of the plant. Like many others, I’m having trouble with my fern. When I bought it, in a 4 inch pot, I immediately transferred it to a larger pot, assuming that it would be happier with more room. Apparently, I was wrong! I also placed it in a window with Northern exposure, but it wasn’t doing well. I thought I’d transfer it to a bathroom for the humidity, but the problem is I don’t have any windows in my bathroom. I was wondering if a mini grow light would be appropriate, or would that be too much light for it? Thanks in advance if you’re still reading comments.
@delrox2013, I'm glad the video is helpful. Maidenhair ferns do well under grow lights/full-spectrum lighting, so a mini grow light in the bathroom could work well for your plant. If you haven't seen this video, it may also help: ua-cam.com/video/sSaWeb5ZV-I/v-deo.html
Thanks so much! I will check out you’re other video
Good to know! 🙌🙌🙌😺
Debra Cisneros, HHP, Thanks for watching! :)
My M H Plant seems to be separating from growth on top, about 1/2 way down it is drooping. It is healthy but not nice & bushy as was when I bought them2 weeks ago. What would be causing that & how do I fix it? Thank You Stevie
Stevie MacDougall, It's always disappointing when this happens! When a plant is partially droopy that is generally an indication of one of three things. 1) That part of the plant got damaged in some way. Take a close look to see if there are any bends in that area--where the stem(s) could be broken a bit. 2) The plant was droughted at some point and the lack of water caused drooping in that plant part. Plants will save what they can of themselves when droughted 3) Root rot is going on. Root rot is tricky, as it can start in the nursery/garden store before you even buy the plant, and then start to show signs sometime after you've had it. Was the plant really wet when you bought it and has the soil stayed wet? These are two signs of root rot. My root rot playlist may also help with that: ua-cam.com/play/PLCkPgo-m1DrHckHemrnrajhQCs-VcX6dm.html Let me know if any of these possibilities sounds like that could be it.
@@HealthyHouseplants Thank You for getting back to me so quickly, one more question… Does it hurt the MH Plants to have in pots they came in from store for any length of time or should I repot in other pots, & also does it hurt the plants if you have the two plants that I have touching one another ( in separate pots but side by side touching)
@@steviemacdougall121 You're very welcome. It's not so much the pots from the store that are not great for the plants for an extended period, but the soil they are in. But a way to get around that is to leach the soil--which is rinse water through it when it's time to water it, and then feed with an organic fertilizer at that point. That will make the soil healthier for a time. Then repot in new soil when you can. As for the two plants touching one another, most plants don't mind that at all. In fact, they often do better grouped, because they humidify the air for each other, and that is a good thing for things like maidenhair ferns, as it raises the humidity around the plant. For the question about repotting new houseplants, this video also explains more: ua-cam.com/video/D1i1eO8brXk/v-deo.html
I just brought mine home two days ago and put it in an empty aquarium tank and I mist it. I'm not sure when I should water it because the soil is a little damp but I'm not sure how damp it should be before it needs water. If I bottom water it, will it just take what it needs or can it be over watered that way?
Kelly Kittinger, By bottom watering, are you referring to putting water in the aquarium tank and letting the plant soak it up? If so, the plant may soak up enough, but you will have to make sure. You don't want the plant sitting in water all of the time, though, as that can lead to root rot. You want the moisture meter to read 4 or 5 when you water--not any higher and not any lower. Water when the soil is still damp, but less damp than before.
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