How to plant the maidenhair fern? Planting time and method

When to plant the maidenhair fern

It is generally more appropriate to plant the maidenhair fern in spring every year. The best planting time is from February to June. It can also be planted from June to September, but the temperature is relatively high at this time and needs to be cooled down before planting.

How to plant the maidenhair fern

Propagation method by division : Take the mother plant of the maidenhair fern out of the pot, first cut off the aging roots, then divide the plant into several clumps, each clump must have rhizomes and leaves, plant these divisions in pots, cover with soil, water, and place in a cool place for maintenance.

Spore propagation method : Spore propagation is to scatter the leaves of the maidenhair fern with spores in wet soil. There is no need to cover the soil. It mainly utilizes the evaporation of water in the soil to promote the growth of leaves.

How to plant the newly bought maidenhair fern

1. The newly bought maidenhair fern has not yet adapted to the new environment, so it generally does not need to be repotted. It needs to be placed in a place with scattered light for maintenance, and the temperature should be controlled at around 20°C, which will allow it to better adapt to the new growth environment.

2. The maidenhair fern likes a slightly moist environment, but the newly purchased maidenhair fern has not yet started to grow normally. At this time, you need to reduce the amount of watering as appropriate, and it is best to keep the soil slightly moist.

3. You need to temporarily stop fertilizing the newly purchased maidenhair fern. After that, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer once a month during normal growth. The fertilizer should mainly be decomposed liquid fertilizer.

How to grow the maidenhair fern quickly

Soil : Using relatively loose soil can allow the maidenhair fern to take root deeply, so you can usually mix leaf mold, sand and garden soil to make soil suitable for this type of plant.

Light : If you want the maidenhair fern to grow fast, you only need to let the plant receive sunlight in the morning and afternoon. Placing it in the sun at noon may damage the leaves.

Temperature : Proper temperature can make the maidenhair fern grow well. It is best to control the temperature at around 20 degrees, which will increase the ornamental value of the plant.

Watering : Plants such as the maidenhair fern must have sufficient water during their growth period in order to grow quickly, so you need to water the plant more often to keep the soil in the pot moist.

Precautions for potted cultivation of maidenhair fern

Do not place the maidenhair fern in a sunny place at noon, otherwise it may damage the leaves of the plant. In addition, the growth rate of the maidenhair fern is relatively fast, so the leaves should be trimmed frequently when they grow to ensure good growth of the plant.