What should I do for my plant (Boston Fern) when I go out of town?
These articles have some suggestions that should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lifestyle/out-of-town-garden-woes-tips-for-travelers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/while-youre-away-vacation-care-for-houseplants.htm
My Boston fern has a shiny, sticky covering on the fronds. What can I do to save it?
It has a pest that is creating this. They are likely scale and hard to see. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm
Can I repot a Boston fern in a coconut liner hanging basket?
While Boston ferns typically prefer to be kept a little pot bound, if it is getting difficult to water, especially if the water doesn't seem to be penetrating the soil well, or if you see roots coming from the pot, then it is probably a good time for repotting. In this case, you would go up a couple inches in diameter or two pot sizes, even if it's in a coconut liner go up in size. However, if your plant looks healthy otherwise and doesn't seem to be having any issues, then simply let it be, though you can add in some more soil if necessary.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
I have four beautiful Boston Ferns and was told I could decorate them with Baby's Breath and they would be beautiful on the Church Alter. I'm concerned about poking the flower into the plant. Would it cause the fern any damage or do you just push flower between the leaves. Any advice you can give I would appreciate. The wedding is for my granddaughter on July l4. I'm not even sure how to proceed - any thoughts? Thanks.
As long as you are just poking the baby's breath stems into the soil in between the leaves, it should not cause any issues. If the Boston ferns will be moving from an indoor location (home) to an outdoor location (wedding) or vice versa, you will want to limit how long they are in the new location. The longer they will be in an opposite location to what they are use to, the more stress they will experience - which could lead to problems. It is not as much of a concern if they are say indoor ferns and this is an indoor wedding. I just thought I would let you know in case.
Ferns are outside where I have had excellent luck in the past. One has continued to have its fronds turn black and is covered now with bare stems. The one next to it is starting to do the same thing on the side facing the ill plant.
Your fern may have some environmental issues cause this.
To much light, heat, watering issues--to much or to little.
Wind can be harmful to your fern also.
A cool location with some filtered light, away from wind. Water daily and even twice a day if the temperatures are above 85 degrees.
You can clean up the dead and damaged leaves.
Watch for insects or disease as a stressed plant can invite these things.
Here is a link that has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
I have Boston Ferns planted in 10-inch hanging pots on my back porch. They get the morning sun. I have been watering them about every other day or when the container feels light. I usually give each of them about 1 to 2 quarts of water when I water them. I was told to fertilize them with Miracle Grow or another plant food every other week and the weeks I don't fertilize them with Miracle Grow to give them Magnesium Sulfate to help them keep their deep green color. Last week a friend told me she uses Miracid to help keep the ferns a deep green. So I tried it. About three days ago, we had a thunderstorm with high winds. Afterwards, our porch was covered with pieces of the fern leaves. I have also noticed dark brownish black blotches on all the ferns. The ferns have just the stem with no leaves My beautiful full ferns look whimpy and no longer full. Did I over fertilize them? How can I help them regain their fullness and keep them a deep rich green? Thank you for your help.
The following article will help with fertilizing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-fertilizer.htm
You can always prune out the unsightly looking fronds and they should regrow just fine. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm
Can I use Miracle Gro 15-30-15 on my Boston fern? I have it on my front porch for the summer.
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-fertilizer.htm