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- Q.Wintering Over Boston Ferns - We have several Boston ferns in hanging pots near our pool. I want to move them inside my workshop for ...
- Q.Boston Fern Fertilization - Is it necessary to fertilize a Boston fern? What special care does this plant need?
- Q.How Do You Prune A Boston Fern? - I have a boston fern that is huge and growing over the pot, weighting down the plant. I just need ...
- Q.Boston Ferns - What do I do with the 'bulbs' that are growing in my Boston fern? It's getting a little rootbound, so ...
- Q.Our Boston Fern Is All Brown Roots And Hardly Any Green Fronds (12 Yrs Old) - What do we do? How long do Boston ferns survive? Charlotte
- Q.Can Boston Ferns Be Left Outside If The Temp Is 40-45 - Can Boston ferns be left outside if the temp is 40-45?
- Q.Care And Feeding Of Boston Fern - I need to know how to feed and care for my Boston fern and also a sago palm.
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Anonymous on
November 5, 2010Q.Wintering Over Boston Ferns
We have several Boston ferns in hanging pots near our pool. I want to move them inside my workshop for the winter. We live in Virginia Beach, Va. Can you tell me the minimum temperature required for their survival? -
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Nikki on
November 5, 2010
Certified ExpertA.You can put them into dormancy at 50-55 degrees F. Find a cool, dark place and put it there. Cut back on watering to about once every 3-4 weeks. They will look like they have died but they will come back. In the spring, bring it back out and resume normal care.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
January 1, 2011Q.Boston Fern Fertilization
Is it necessary to fertilize a Boston fern? What special care does this plant need?
- Answered by
Heather on
January 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you with Boston fern care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
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Deborah on
January 16, 2011Q.How Do You Prune a Boston Fern?
I have a boston fern that is huge and growing over the pot, weighting down the plant. I just need to know how to cut it back.
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Heather on
January 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
January 29, 2011Q.Boston Ferns
What do I do with the 'bulbs' that are growing in my Boston fern? It's getting a little rootbound, so I would like to put it in a bigger container but I'm unsure what to do with the 'bulbs'.
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 31, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The "bulbs" are just the plant's way of storing extra water. Leave them attached to the plant when you repot it.
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March 5, 2011Q.Our Boston Fern Is All Brown Roots and Hardly Any Green Fronds (12 Yrs Old)
What do we do? How long do Boston ferns survive? Charlotte
- Answered by
Heather on
March 7, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like your fern is too root bound. While this plant does like to be root bound a little, it starts to produce those roots when it is root bound. I suspect that the loss of green leaves is tied to the fact that the plant is so root bound that it can't get enough water.
I would recommend repotting to a larger pot or significantly increasing water.
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March 31, 2011Q.Can Boston Ferns Be Left Outside if the Temp Is 40-45
Can Boston ferns be left outside if the temp is 40-45?
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Heather on
April 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They should be able to withstand those temps, but you may see some cold damage to their outside fronds.
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April 27, 2011Q.Care and Feeding of Boston Fern
I need to know how to feed and care for my Boston fern and also a sago palm.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 28, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-fertilizer.htm
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