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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 19, 2017
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    Unfortunately, these will only survive in climate zones 10-11. They make very nice houseplants if you know how to care for them. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 26, 2017
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    This may be what you have:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/root-nodules-on-boston-fern.htm

    If so, it is perfectly normal, and provides an opportunity to propagate the plant if you choose.

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    BushDoctor on
    October 1, 2017
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    This is normal, and nothing to be concerned about. Those leafless runners are just a sign that the plant could use some pruning. Here is an article that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 22, 2017
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    Those are leafless runners. It can be a little difficult to start from these, but is possible. It is best to start ferns from its spores, which grow as a rusty substance on the underside of the leaves.

    These runners indicate that the fern could use a little trimming up, and possibly a slightly bigger pot. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 23, 2017
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    As long as you are within USDA zones 8-12 then yes. Otherwise, they might not survive. Here is an article on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    December 19, 2017
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    A frost blanket won't protect the roots which ultimately decides whether a plant makes it through the winter. Here in an article on overwintering boston fern.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/overwintering-boston-ferns.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    April 6, 2018
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    There are many pests that will eat this. Depending on if these are house ferns, or outdoor will further determine the pest. Indoor, the usual pests are insects, or fungal infection. Outdoors get very complicated. Many mammals, birds, and reptiles will eat these.

    There are many ways to keep pests off of these. Neem oil works very well, as does garlic extract, and Hot pepper extract. Just be careful not to get any of this into your eyes or mouth.

    This collection of articles will give you much more information on creating your own means of pest control, along with many other articles containing useful organic gardening tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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