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- Q.Last Summer I Bought A Boston Fern That Was Just About Dead. They Had Cut It Back So Much They Only Left 3 Ten Inch Growths Of Plant. - I took it home and started watering and misting it, and a new tinier fern sprouted from the roots. I ...
- Q.How Do You Care For The Hairs On Boston Ferns - My Boston fern is very old and when it is growing well produces many "hairs". Should these be trimmed? ...
- Q.Do You Have A Video Showing How To Divide & Repot A Boston Fern? - I'd like to actually see how to divide root-bound Boston Fern.
- Q.My Fern Is Dying! Please Help. - This is a 1 year old Boston fern (photos attached). It’s an indoor fern, and it sits near my window ...
- Q.How To Bring Boston Ferns Alive - What can I do to stop bugs eating the cactus
- Q.Boston Fern Roots Black In Color - Potong soil for fern and the leaves brown ing and falling off
- Q.House Plant Identification - I inherited a plant 12 years ago when my mother died it actually belong to my grandmother. My friend say ...
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madslomb on
May 4, 2020
Bozeman MTQ.Last Summer I Bought A Boston Fern That Was Just About Dead. They Had Cut It Back So Much They Only Left 3 Ten Inch Growths Of Plant.
I took it home and started watering and misting it, and a new tinier fern sprouted from the roots. I want to re-pot the smaller one and get rid of the older one, but I don't know if it's dead or dormant. What should I do?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see what the situation is.
If the roots have not, completely, filled out the container that it is in I wouldn't recommend repotting it.
If the plant is rootbound, then you will need to cut away much of the root system, leaving only about the same size as the small plant. This is not the preferred option. It is best to leave it in one container for as long as possible, but it may be necessary depending on the root situation.
Here is an article that will help you with the care of the fern:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
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Anonymous on
May 21, 2020Q.How do you care for the hairs on Boston ferns
My Boston fern is very old and when it is growing well produces many "hairs". Should these be trimmed? How often? What is the purpose of the "hairs"?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These aerial roots can be trimmed away with no effect on the plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm
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psrickles on
August 19, 2020
Meridian, MS 39307Q.Do You Have A Video Showing How To Divide & Repot A Boston Fern?
I'd like to actually see how to divide root-bound Boston Fern.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.We do not, but we do have this article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-runners.htm
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February 5, 2021Q.My Fern Is Dying! Please Help.
This is a 1 year old Boston fern (photos attached). It’s an indoor fern, and it sits near my window with west facing light. It is a cold climate (Canada) so it’s a colder sun. My fern currently has very few leaves. I’ve been trying not to overwater it, and it sits on a tray of pebbles with water for humidity, but I cannot get it back to “full bloom”. I don’t want to throw it out but I’m worried it’s beyond saving! Any advice would be so greatly appreciated.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.There are so many possibilities here - and Boston ferns just do this sometimes.
I'm wondering about your soil. You may want to repot the plant following the instructions in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-turning-brown.htm
and check your growing conditions here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-leaf-drop.htm
It may have a buildup of salts from fertilizer. I think it wants some fresh, well-draining soil. It also may not be quite warm enough in front of the window. You might try a south facing window.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 13, 2021Q.How To Bring Boston Ferns Alive
What can I do to stop bugs eating the cactus
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here's some info on Boston Ferns that includes pest problems:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fernWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
shailaskumar8 on
September 17, 2021
462023Q.Boston Fern Roots Black In Color
Potong soil for fern and the leaves brown ing and falling off
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like an infection in the soil. Make sure that the soil remains moist, but never wet or dry. It should fluctuate, slightly.
From here, you will need a fungicide, and to keep a close eye on overwatering, or saturated soils. This can suffocate plant roots, leaving them open to infection.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
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October 25, 2021Q.House Plant Identification
I inherited a plant 12 years ago when my mother died it actually belong to my grandmother. My friend say it is a Boston fern, but it doesn’t stand upright enough, in my opinion. I’m wondering if it’s a Christmas fern or a Ebony spleen wart? I will admit it is dryer and yellow than normal as 2020 has been difficult with getting separated moving twice and COVID-19. Thank you for any assistance you may provide.
- Answered by
luis_pr on
October 25, 2021A.It looks like Boston Fern but it may be attracted to light and thus grows like that. I had one that was hanging and growing more towards the window as it was less exposed to sunlight on the side away from the window in that dark room.
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