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Posted: Nov/12/2005 11:34 PM PST
ooops....sorry! :o |
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Posted: Nov/12/2005 10:59 PM PST
GG, Fozzy forgot to mention to bring it in... it will not tolerate much of a zone 5 winter. |
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Posted: Nov/12/2005 3:47 AM PST
Gardening Grandma, Boston ferns like a cool spot with bright light. they also like a daily misting to keep up the humidity levels. move them as far as possible from any heat source like a floor vent or stove, even at the possible expensive of some light if you have to. cut off any dead or dying fronds so the plant won't be putting energy into supporting them. hope this will help! 
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Posted: Nov/12/2005 3:37 AM PST
I found out what the fern is. It is a Boston fern, which I think is a pretty common fern, but it is still beautiful. I still want to protect it the best way I can. Thanks. |
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Posted: Oct/30/2005 5:55 PM PST
I am new to this site, but it sounds wonderful. I need some information on Ferns. I have a rather large fern outside on my deck. What do I do with it in the winter? Do I leave it out, or bring it in. Do I cover it? I would appreciate any information uou can give me. Thanks, Gardening Grandma |
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Posted: Oct/30/2005 6:54 PM PST
Welcome to GG, Gardening Grandma!! it would help to know what zone you're in. we promise we won't come knocking on your door...just a hint. 
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Posted: Oct/31/2005 3:46 AM PST
Welcome Gardening Grandma to GG. The fact that the fern is on your deck indicates it was purchased for/in a hanging basket or ornamental container? If this is the case it is probably a tropical fern and will want to come in before the onslaught of frosty weather. Low humidity and light levels may play havoc with it indoors tho. If on the other hand it is a hardy fern it should be sunken ito the ground or placed in a protected location and allowed to go dormant..... minimal watering, but don't allow it to dry completely. With most hardy ferns the foilage will die back for the winter. One exception that comes to mind is the Christmas fern which is evergreen except in the harshest climes. |
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Posted: Oct/31/2005 11:28 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by fozbot3 Welcome to GG, Gardening Grandma!! it would help to know what zone you're in. we promise we won't come knocking on your door...just a hint.I am in zone 5. Thanks for your help. |
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Posted: Oct/31/2005 11:33 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by treeman Welcome Gardening Grandma to GG. The fact that the fern is on your deck indicates it was purchased for/in a hanging basket or ornamental container? If this is the case it is probably a tropical fern and will want to come in before the onslaught of frosty weather. Low humidity and light levels may play havoc with it indoors tho.If on the other hand it is a hardy fern it should be sunken ito the ground or placed in a protected location and allowed to go dormant..... minimal watering, but don't allow it to dry completely. With most hardy ferns the foilage will die back for the winter. One exception that comes to mind is the Christmas fern which is evergreen except in the harshest climes. I don't know how to tell if it is a hardy fern or tropical. It is very large. What do you think of putting it on the ground and putting a cover over it to protect it from the weather? Can you help? Thanks, Doris |
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