How to propagate Boston fern

Boston fern breeding season

The division propagation of Boston fern can be carried out in spring, summer and autumn. The division in early spring from April to May can be combined with repotting.

How to propagate Boston fern

In early summer, the runners on the plant will grow rapidly and grow into small plants with roots. In the summer, choose plants with vigorous growth, then cut off the small plants with roots mentioned above and plant them separately. When dividing the plant by repotting, first turn the plant upside down from the pot, shake off the old soil, then cut it into several pieces and plant them separately. Then place them in a shady place and they will be able to be maintained normally in about a week. When potting, you can choose a mixture of leaf mold, river sand and garden soil. It would be even better if you can use sphagnum moss as the culture medium.

Post-propagation management of Boston fern

After division, water it thoroughly and generally place it in a place with bright diffuse light indoors for cultivation. Do not place it in a dark place, but also avoid direct sunlight. The most suitable growth temperature is 15-25 degrees Celsius. In winter, the temperature must be kept above 10 degrees Celsius to ensure its safety over the winter. Be careful to keep the soil in the pot moist, not too dry or too wet. It does not require much fertilizer. During the growing season, it is enough to apply a thin layer of well-rotted cake fertilizer once a month. Be careful not to let it get on the leaves, otherwise it will easily cause damage. Repot every other year in early spring.

The most commonly used propagation method of Boston fern is division. The above is the main content of division. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.