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How to Take Care of Hanging Ferns: Avoid These Common Mistakes!

jim by jim
2025-03-15
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How to Take Care of Hanging Ferns: Avoid These Common Mistakes!
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Okay, here’s my blog post about taking care of hanging ferns, written from my personal experience:

So, I’ve always loved the look of hanging ferns, those lush, green fronds cascading down. But honestly, I used to kill every plant I touched. Seriously, I was a plant serial killer. Then, I got determined to figure out ferns. I did some digging, tried a few things, and guess what? I actually managed to keep a few alive – and thriving! Here’s what I’ve learned:

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How to Take Care of Hanging Ferns: Avoid These Common Mistakes!

Getting Started: Picking the Right Fern

First, I picked out my ferns. I went to a local nursery, not a big box store, because I wanted some advice. The guy there helped me choose a Boston fern and a Kimberly Queen fern – he said they were pretty forgiving for beginners. He also helped me pick the right size pots, ones with good drainage holes.

The Dirt Matters (A Lot!)

Next, I learned about the soil. Turns out, regular potting soil is too heavy. It holds too much water and ferns don’t like soggy roots. I mixed my own using regular potting mix, some peat moss (to help keep things light and airy), and some perlite (for extra drainage). It felt like a science experiment, but it worked!

Watering: The Tricky Part

Watering was where I always messed up before. I used to drown my plants. Now, I stick my finger into the soil about an inch down. If it feels dry, I water. If it’s still damp, I wait. I also learned that ferns like humidity, so I mist them with a spray bottle every couple of days. I even put a little tray filled with pebbles and water under the pots to help create a humid microclimate. It sounds fancy, but it’s just a tray with rocks and water!

Light: Finding the Sweet Spot

These ferns don’t like direct sunlight, which can scorch their leaves. I hung mine on my porch where they get bright, indirect light. Think “bright shade.” I also rotate them every month, this makes the light distribution even.

Feeding Time!

During the spring and summer, when they’re actively growing, I feed my ferns with a diluted liquid fertilizer about once a month. I just mix it with the water. I don’t fertilize in the winter when they’re kind of resting.

Keeping an Eye Out for Problems

I check my ferns regularly for any signs of trouble. I look for yellowing leaves (which can mean overwatering or underwatering) or brown, crispy tips (which usually means they need more humidity). I also inspect them for pests, like little white bugs or webbing. If I see anything, I try to deal with it right away. I started using a simple insecticidal soap spray for pests, and it seems to do the trick.

The Results!

It’s been a learning process, for sure. I’m no expert, but I’m proud to say my ferns are looking pretty good! They’re growing, they’re green, and they make my porch look like a little jungle. It’s so satisfying to finally figure out how to keep these beautiful plants happy. I’m even thinking about adding another one… maybe a staghorn fern? We’ll see!

How to Take Care of Hanging Ferns: Avoid These Common Mistakes!
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