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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 29, 2018
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    I would not recommend fertilizing these. This will usually occur when the plant is placed in full sun, or does not have sufficient water. These must remain moist, at almost all times.

    This article will help with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cinnamon-fern/growing-cinnamon-ferns.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 17, 2018
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    Either type is perfectly acceptable. Bare roots are generally more inexpensive and may take a bit longer to fill into the garden.

    I usually judge by how visible the area is in the garden and price.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hay-scented-fern/growing-hay-scented-ferns.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 13, 2018
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    I assume you meant that you divided the fern.

    Start by watering your plant the day before you begin. Then, dig it up or gently remove it from its container, and cut or pull the plant into 2 or 3 clumps. Leave at least one growing tip—the spot from which the fronds grow—in each clump.

    Re-plant the clumps in well-draining, humus-rich soil and keep them moist until new growth appears.

    The yellowing leaves is likely watering issues; either too much or too little.
    The young division is likely stressed.
    Make sure the soil is evenly moist.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ferns-houseplants/propagating-ferns.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    August 24, 2018
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    I think hay scented fern, oak fern and ostrich fern are spreading ferns, once they get established. You probably won't see much spread during the first year.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ostrich-fern/growing-ostrich-ferns.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/...fern/growing-hay-scented-ferns.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 28, 2018
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    You, actually, have quite a few options here. This article will help you get started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/perennials-for-zone-8-shade.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 3, 2018
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    This is a sign of a healthy plant. These are what house the spores to spread these plants. Instead of pollen or seeds, ferns reproduce by spores.

    This will not harm your plant in any way. Just let these mature as normal.

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