How to Plant a Fern
Get the fern started indoors, especially if you live in an area with unreliable weather for your particular breed of fern., Figure out the time of year best for planting., Get the fern ready to be moved., Dig out a generous ball of the roots., Dig a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get the fern started indoors
All types of ferns require a different climate, however most prefer a hot humid atmosphere.
Grow the fern indoors until you begin to see multiple leaves spring out from the center.
The goal is to grow it until you have enough roots to hold it a ball in your hand, however you do not want to pull the plant out of the ground prematurely.
If you're not sure whether the fern is quite ready to be planted outdoors, leave it in the ground for a while longer. -
Step 2: especially if you live in an area with unreliable weather for your particular breed of fern.
During the Spring season (where winter is cold and wet where you live) is best.
In warmer climates Fall is preferable. , If your fern is a good size and is actively growing, cut the leaves by half of their length.
This will make it easier to move and relieve the stress of the plant. , Don't be afraid to pull up a lot of dirt along with the roots.
The shape of the ball isn't too important, so don't worry about shaping it afterwards.
This will hurt the roots more than anything. , Leaving a generous amount of space for the hole to fit is okay, as you will be filling it in and watering it in the extra space. , Water more than you normally would as this will get the soil ready and begin to get the fern used to it's new area. ,, The growing rate should be fairly close to the same.
If the plant isn't responding well move it back to where you had it before.
Don't move the plant's location too often as this injures the plant. -
Step 3: Figure out the time of year best for planting.
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Step 4: Get the fern ready to be moved.
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Step 5: Dig out a generous ball of the roots.
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Step 6: Dig a hole the same size as the root ball and place the fern inside.
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Step 7: Pour water into the area.
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Step 8: Fill in excess space with soil Don't pack too tightly
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Step 9: leave the soil soft.
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Step 10: Monitor the plant and make sure it is growing at the same rate as before you planted it.
Detailed Guide
All types of ferns require a different climate, however most prefer a hot humid atmosphere.
Grow the fern indoors until you begin to see multiple leaves spring out from the center.
The goal is to grow it until you have enough roots to hold it a ball in your hand, however you do not want to pull the plant out of the ground prematurely.
If you're not sure whether the fern is quite ready to be planted outdoors, leave it in the ground for a while longer.
During the Spring season (where winter is cold and wet where you live) is best.
In warmer climates Fall is preferable. , If your fern is a good size and is actively growing, cut the leaves by half of their length.
This will make it easier to move and relieve the stress of the plant. , Don't be afraid to pull up a lot of dirt along with the roots.
The shape of the ball isn't too important, so don't worry about shaping it afterwards.
This will hurt the roots more than anything. , Leaving a generous amount of space for the hole to fit is okay, as you will be filling it in and watering it in the extra space. , Water more than you normally would as this will get the soil ready and begin to get the fern used to it's new area. ,, The growing rate should be fairly close to the same.
If the plant isn't responding well move it back to where you had it before.
Don't move the plant's location too often as this injures the plant.
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