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Can Boston ferns be planted in the ground?

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Boston Ferns can be grown in hanging baskets or in the ground or pots outdoors as well. Pick a shady area of the garden and watch them flourish! Dappled sun areas will work as well.


Similarly, you may ask, can ferns be planted in the ground?

Today, Boston fern is still a top pick for indoor and outdoor settings. But, because Boston fern can grow 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide, it are often a better choice for outdoor situations. In zones 9-11, Boston fern can be planted directly in the ground.

Beside above, do Boston ferns grow back? Like many other varieties of semitropical plants, Boston fern grows as a perennial in warm climates, but won't overwinter in areas that experience freezing temperatures. In cold climates, you must bring this type of fern indoors or grow it as an annual.

Similarly one may ask, can Boston ferns survive winter?

A: Assuming you have Boston ferns on your porch, as many people do, you'll have to bring them indoors for the winter. They can not survive temperatures below 40 degrees F. Keep a pair of scissors handy to prune fronds which inevitably turn brown during the winter.

What is the lowest temperature a Boston fern can tolerate?

The lowest minimum temperatures for USDA zone 10 are 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Boston ferns die if exposed to lower temperatures. The best indoor temperature range for these voluptuous plants is between 68 and 78 F, notes Colorado State University Extension.

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How do ferns multiply?

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Where do ferns grow naturally?

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Will Boston ferns come back after a freeze?

Texas A&M says a major freeze, one that's unusually cold or lasts for a long time, can kill off a fern. Ferns vary in their cold-hardiness, but a fern native to the area should be better able to survive freezing conditions that are normal for the region. If the fern survived, it will produce new growth in spring.

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How do you winterize Boston ferns?

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  1. Prune the plant, leaving only newly sprouted fronds remaining in the container. This avoids a messy situation that will occur if you bring the plant into the home.
  2. Acclimate the plant to its new environment gradually; don't move it abruptly into a new location.
  3. Withhold fertilization when overwintering Boston ferns.

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Do Boston ferns like to be root bound?

Most Boston ferns benefit from repotting at least every two to three years, although some fast-growing ferns may require repotting more often. Several signs indicate your fern needs a larger home. A badly root-bound fern may crack the pot. It's a good idea to repot the plant before this happens.

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How cold is too cold for ferns?

In fact, they generally prefer daytime temperatures below 72 degrees Fahrenheit and night-time temperatures below 60 degrees F.

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Should ferns be cut back for winter?

Pruning of ferns needs to occur after the spores on fruiting fronds have matured and released. Trim them when they are dormant, which is during winter. They can also be pruned in very early spring. Many ferns do not object to pruning at any time of the year.

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How much sunlight does a Boston fern need?

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How do you take care of a Boston fern outside?

Boston fern outdoors requires plenty of water and isn't drought-tolerant. Provide enough water to keep the soil consistently moist, but never allow the soil to remain soggy or waterlogged. If you live in a dry climate, mist the plant lightly on hot days.

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Can a fern come back to life?

Some die-back is normal in winter, even in hardy fern varieties. Look for remaining green fronds or new fronds beginning to emerge from the base of the plant to verify that it's still alive. Small, often light-colored nubs form at a living fern's base, and they eventually uncurl into new fronds.

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How do you revive a dead Boston fern?

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If your Boston fern needs a larger pot, wait until it has recovered and is actively growing midspring. Trim the drooping fronds back to about 2 inches long and leave any healthy upright fronds in the center of the plant intact. If all fronds are drying and dying, trim them all to 2 inches.

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How do you rejuvenate a Boston fern?

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  1. Daily Care. In the summertime, Boston ferns like to be watered every day when it's hot. In cooler weather, check the soil several times a week for moisture.
  2. Reviving. When the humidity is low, the leaves begin to wilt and curl up.
  3. Prevention. Boston ferns don't like the cold, and they hate being too dry.

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Should you cut back Boston ferns?

You don't want to crop the top of the plant when pruning Boston fern. Instead, trim off the side fronds at the base. Also remove old, discolored fronds near the soil to allow new growth to come through. Likewise, you may choose to cut the entire plant back to the base if necessary.

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