I have several cinnamon ferns that are doing well, however one of the plants came up beautifully this spring but then all the stalks fell over. Does it need some sort of fertilizer to strengthen it? What do you suggest?
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
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND PLANTING BARE ROOTED STOCK OR WOULD IT BE BETTER TO PAY MORE AND BUY THE FERNS IN 1 GALLON POTS?
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
I'd like planting info on Regal Red Japanese Painted Ferns. What time of year should I plant it?
Spring or Fall are good times to plant.
I have my mothers old fashion (lacy) fern and it is beginning to turn yellow. Please help! I just recently rooted it from another one my neice had. I have it in good soil and in a clay pot. It is on my teacart in the shade of my front porch. What am I doing wrong?
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
I am looking for the proper fern that will multiply naturally......send out runners. It is for a shady area.
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
I have an area on the north side that is complete shade. I put five whiskey barrels there and want to fill them with some interesting plants other than the usual ferns, hostas, heucheras, although I will use them also. Is there a daphne that will grow in the shade? Maybe something tall that would bloom above the leafy plants below? I appreciate any suggestions.
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
We have what I believe to be a plumosa fern in a terrarium. We've had it several years now. A few months ago, we noticed these white cylindrical growths coming off it (see photo). Since then, they've multiplied. Any idea what these are? Are they dangerous to the plant?
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.