How to grow kidney ferns and precautions Can potted kidney ferns survive the winter outdoors?

Nephrolepis is a potted plant with strong vitality and easy cultivation. It is a fern plant, so it has strong shade tolerance. It is also very ornamental and can beautify our home environment. It does not require people to take special care of it, saving a lot of manual work, and is very suitable for planting on our north balcony.

How to grow kidney fern

1. Soil

The growth of kidney fern requires us to provide suitable soil. It is more suitable to grow in loose, highly breathable and well-drained soil . Generally speaking, neutral or slightly acidic soil can be used as its growth medium.

2. Watering

Although the Nephrolepis nephrolepis is a relatively drought-resistant plant, it is best to grow it in a moist environment. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient water during the growing season , and follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and wet .

3. Fertilization

The growth rate of the fern itself is very fast, so it is necessary to add fertilizer to it in time, preferably once every half a month . When choosing the type of fertilizer, liquid fertilizer can be selected .

4. Lighting

The growth of Nephrolepis cannot be separated from sunlight. We need to provide sufficient bright scattered light during the cultivation process. Therefore, it is best to keep it in a bright place indoors, but be careful not to expose it to strong light.

Precautions for the care of kidney fern

1. Pay attention to the moving position

When caring for the Nephrolepis plant , you should move it outdoors in May and place it in a cool and ventilated place. In the hot summer, you can increase the humidity of the environment by spraying water every day. After October, remember to move it indoors and let it receive scattered light in the early morning without excessive shade.

2. Repotting

Every spring we can use ceramic pots, porcelain pots and other air-permeable flower pots to repot . The diameter of the flower pots should be about 15-20 cm, and the number of creeping branches in each pot should be around 5 to 8 clusters.

Can potted Nephrolepis survive the winter outdoors?

Potted Nephrolepis is a tropical plant with certain temperature requirements. It has poor cold resistance and needs to be well kept warm in winter. The temperature should be maintained between 12 and 15 degrees, and the lowest should be above 5 degrees, otherwise it will be frostbitten. It can be overwintered in the open field in East China. In the north, it should be kept in a greenhouse in winter .