Cultivation methods and precautions of bird's nest fern

Bird's nest fern , also known as nest fern, is a perennial herbaceous foliage plant with shiny green leaves all year round and high ornamental value. Here are some tips on growing bird's nest ferns.

1. Soil

Bird's nest fern likes loose, breathable and well-drained soil. It can be planted evenly in peat soil or a mixture of coconut coir and perlite in a ratio of 2:1. You can choose a ceramic pot with good air permeability or a hanging coconut palm pot for the flower pot. After planting, water it thoroughly and place it in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance.

2. Lighting

The native environment of the bird's nest fern is the understory of the tropical rainforest, where it can grow normally in scattered light. When caring for it indoors, place it in a bright place. Outdoors, you can also place it under the shade of a tree. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, as long-term exposure will burn the leaves.

3. Temperature

Bird's nest fern likes a warm and humid environment. The suitable growth temperature is 16 to 27℃. It cannot be lower than 5℃ in winter. If the temperature is lower than 5℃ for a long time, it will suffer frostbite and die. When the temperature is above 30℃ in summer, provide shade and spray water to cool down.

4. Moisture

The bird's nest fern has a high demand for water and must not be short of water, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow. Wait until the surface of the potting soil is dry and you can water it directly. When the temperature is usually high or humid, you need to spray the area around the plants frequently to increase the humidity, which helps keep the leaves green. After watering and spraying, pay attention to ventilation of the maintenance environment, otherwise anthracnose is likely to occur.

5. Fertilization

The bird's nest fern does not have a high demand for nutrients and does not require frequent fertilization. Generally, you can use some liquid fertilizer during the growth period. It does not matter if you apply it once every half a month or twenty days. Usually, avoid using high-concentration fertilizers to avoid burning the seedlings. If you find that the bottom leaves are turning yellow during the maintenance process, don't worry. Yellowing of the bottom is normal. Cut off the yellow leaves in time and pay attention to the maintenance environment mentioned above. New leaves will soon grow from the middle.

6. Notes

When the bird's nest fern grows to maturity, it will grow sub-plants (side branches) next to the mother plant. When the sub-plants grow a little bigger, they can be separated. The separated sub-plants should be placed in a ventilated and shaded place, and should be kept moisturized and ventilated, maintaining a high air humidity. Only after it grows new leaves can normal maintenance be resumed.

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