How to grow Boston fern

1. Temperature

It has a certain degree of high temperature resistance and can grow well at temperatures between 18 and 35 degrees. When the temperature is above 35 degrees in summer, it should be kept indoors. When the temperature is below 15 degrees in winter, insulation measures should be taken. Once it drops below 5 degrees, it is easy to suffer frost damage and may even be frozen to death.

2. Lighting

It likes a semi-shaded environment and is best placed in a place with scattered light when caring for it. It cannot be exposed to direct light for a long time, otherwise the leaves will easily curl and affect its appearance. The light in summer is very strong, so you must take protective measures and avoid being exposed to strong direct sunlight.

3. Watering

It has poor water retention capacity and requires higher humidity to grow, so when maintaining it, you need to water it more often to keep the soil moist. In addition, water the leaves frequently to increase humidity.

4. Fertilization

It is not enough to just replenish water during the maintenance period. Appropriate fertilizer should be applied, but be careful to use low concentration fertilizer to avoid damaging the root system. In addition, be careful not to let the fertilizer drip onto the leaves, just sprinkle it directly on the soil surface.

5. Notes

In addition to maintenance methods, you should also pay attention to timely repotting and pruning. It is best to repot the plant once every one to two years, in spring and autumn. Pruning away dense growth and dead roots will encourage stronger growth.