How to Care for your Indoor Ferns

There is nothing quite beautiful as a fern. Their bright, green leaves, gently flowing with each gentle breeze. Indoor fern are tropical and, it is important to care for indoor ferns properly and keep them in an environment, that will encourage them to continue to grow and thrive.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Indoor ferns, do very well in medium light. Make sure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight as it will cause its leaves to burn.

2. Water your ferns thoroughly, with lukewarm water. Do not wait until the plant to gets dry before your water them. Also, do not allow your fern, to sit in water, as they will get root rot.

3. Ferns are tropical and love high humidity environment. Mist them often with water or turn on the shower and let your fern sit in the steam for a little while. You can also use a humidifier.

4. Ferns will become pale when they need to be fertilize. Fertilize with water-soluble, low-nitrogen or tables, only during their growing period. Do not over-fertilize.

5. Replant your fern every year or two. Before transplanting, check the roots to make sure they are healthy. If you find any dead or rotting roots, cut that part out of the root ball.

[lucindaroth]

on 10/29/2009 Ferns are gorgeous. Thank you for the tips.

[kristara]

on 10/18/2009 Great indoor gardening tips for ferns 5*

[alltrails]

on 10/17/2009 Excellent advice on how to care for your indoor ferns. I have never had luck with these, may try it again and use your article to help me out. 5 stars - thanks!

[vikki9]

on 10/16/2009 Thank you for this article about these lovely plants.

[askapeach]

on 10/15/2009 I love indoor ferns and appreciate your tips, especially using warm water. Thanks!