My fern was actually growing out through the cracks for watering in the bottom of its pot. I feel like that's definitely it trying to tell me it's crowded. Thanks for the vid lol
Yep I've got one like that right now too! My Kimberly queen is growing out the pot's drainage holes. Hopefully I'll have time to split her soon as well! 😂
My Boston Fern is at least 15 years old, and the stalks the fronds grow out of are almost 5" tall, meaning the fronds start way above the soil line. It stays inside from Oct-May/June and the last couple of years it goes on what looks like a slow march to death. It's been hard to figure out whether I'm giving it enough or too much water. This June-October it rebounded beautifully outdoors in a dappled light spot. Now it's doing quite poorly. I feel like I must divide and repot it now if it's to have any chance. Nothing I read addresses the tall stalk issue, much of which is old and dead. It's currently in a 17" pot which I upgraded to a couple of years ago. Any advice would be appreciated!
Ferns indoors are quite picky. They like a lot of light a lot of water and a lot of humidity. They do best outdoors in shade during the summer as you've discovered already. If your friends are tall, it could just be a different tall variety of fern. But if they are starting off full of leaves then dropping them, this is a sign it wants more light, water, and humidity. Your best bet is to increase humidity indoors and keep it moist and bright, and try to keep it at least alive during the winter months. Then just plan on moving it outdoors in the summer. Good luck! 👍
It's not recommended. Technically you can, but you will always be fighting a thin balance between overwatering and underwatering. A lot of times they will sell a nursery pot with holes inside of the decorative pot without holes. Try this setup if you really like the pot without holes. 🙃
Rocks at the bottom of your pot can actually make drainage worse in some cases. Especially indoors. So I don't recommend rocks in the bottom of any of your pots. 😊
Hi Angela I’m glad I found your page, I was looking for plant tips for one of my money tree that I been having issues with and then I came for another video for the snake and now this one for the fern which I really needed anyhow, I love all the tips and your personality just shines right thru so I decided to subscribe. Thank you! You are extremely helpful! 🙏🏻🙌🏻♥️🌟🌿🪴
I just use a regular houseplant soil. But I'm sure some people have a specific fern mixture that I'm assuming has a higher peat percentage. Sorry I can't be more helpful. I don't want to recommend anything I haven't researched and tested myself.
Here is the link to my blog post with extra information about pot choice, soil types, and more! www.thegirlwithashovel.com/how-to-repot-a-boston-fern/
My fern is dying and it's not in soil. Can I still plant it in soil now or just let it go dormant and pray it survive the winter.
Thank you for the great video that should save my ferns. 🙂
Thanks!
I had no idea they were that simple to separate! And step 5 was very helpful! I'm the person that would've over watered immediately! 😂
Yes, if you soak your soil at the beginning, then it should still be wet enough for a few days. Good luck! 😃
Very good video thank you , I learned so much from your video
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My fern was actually growing out through the cracks for watering in the bottom of its pot. I feel like that's definitely it trying to tell me it's crowded. Thanks for the vid lol
Yep I've got one like that right now too! My Kimberly queen is growing out the pot's drainage holes. Hopefully I'll have time to split her soon as well! 😂
My Boston Fern is at least 15 years old, and the stalks the fronds grow out of are almost 5" tall, meaning the fronds start way above the soil line. It stays inside from Oct-May/June and the last couple of years it goes on what looks like a slow march to death. It's been hard to figure out whether I'm giving it enough or too much water. This June-October it rebounded beautifully outdoors in a dappled light spot. Now it's doing quite poorly. I feel like I must divide and repot it now if it's to have any chance. Nothing I read addresses the tall stalk issue, much of which is old and dead. It's currently in a 17" pot which I upgraded to a couple of years ago. Any advice would be appreciated!
Ferns indoors are quite picky. They like a lot of light a lot of water and a lot of humidity. They do best outdoors in shade during the summer as you've discovered already. If your friends are tall, it could just be a different tall variety of fern. But if they are starting off full of leaves then dropping them, this is a sign it wants more light, water, and humidity. Your best bet is to increase humidity indoors and keep it moist and bright, and try to keep it at least alive during the winter months. Then just plan on moving it outdoors in the summer. Good luck! 👍
Tysm!!
Can i repot a boston Fern i a pot without holes? A i brought the pot with the plant.
It's not recommended. Technically you can, but you will always be fighting a thin balance between overwatering and underwatering. A lot of times they will sell a nursery pot with holes inside of the decorative pot without holes. Try this setup if you really like the pot without holes. 🙃
Great video! Thanks!
What size pot is that?
I'm sorry it's been quite a while since I recorded this video and I don't remember for sure. But I think it was an 8" pot... 🙃
No need for rocks at the bottom for drainage?
Rocks at the bottom of your pot can actually make drainage worse in some cases. Especially indoors. So I don't recommend rocks in the bottom of any of your pots. 😊
Hi Angela I’m glad I found your page, I was looking for plant tips for one of my money tree that I been having issues with and then I came for another video for the snake and now this one for the fern which I really needed anyhow, I love all the tips and your personality just shines right thru so I decided to subscribe. Thank you! You are extremely helpful! 🙏🏻🙌🏻♥️🌟🌿🪴
Thank you Maria! You're so sweet 😊
Ok but *what soil do you use ?!*
I just use a regular houseplant soil. But I'm sure some people have a specific fern mixture that I'm assuming has a higher peat percentage. Sorry I can't be more helpful. I don't want to recommend anything I haven't researched and tested myself.
😊i didnt cut myseld!! TU
Yay!!! 😆