How to take care of the newly bought pteris fern

1. Lighting

The Phoenix Fern does not require much light and likes to stay in places with bright, diffuse light. What it fears most is exposure to the scorching sun, especially the summer sun. An afternoon of exposure can burn the leaves of the Phoenix Fern and make it lifeless.

2. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of Pteris crescentii is between 10-26℃. If the temperature difference between day and night can be maintained at 10℃, it will be most beneficial to the growth of the plant. In addition, the phoenix fern is cold-resistant, so just keep the temperature above 5℃ in winter.

3. Watering

The phoenix fern is slightly drought-resistant and afraid of waterlogging, but during the peak growth season of the plant, it is still necessary to ensure sufficient water supply. Keeping the soil as moist as possible without water accumulation will allow the fern to grow fastest during its peak growth season.

4. Humidity

When growing pteris fern at home, humidity control is more important than watering. While ensuring good ventilation, frequently spraying water on the leaves and surrounding areas of the plant can increase the local air humidity, causing the fern to grow lushly and its leaves to be emerald green and shiny.

5. Fertilization

If you want the Phoenix Fern to grow well, you can water it with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every half a month during the peak growth season. The concentration must be light, and frequent application of thin fertilizer is most beneficial to the growth of the plant.

6. Reproduction

As long as the Pteris fern is given a suitable growth temperature, the plant will grow fuller and fuller. It can be propagated by division. Division can be carried out all year round if the temperature is suitable. Just pay attention to shade and moisturize after division.