CorseMachin | Boston Fern Humidity - Learn About Boston Fern Misting Needs

The easiest way to increase Boston fern humidity is to place the plant in a humid environment. In most homes, this means a kitchen or a bathroom with a window or a fluorescent light. ... At worst, frequent misting that keeps the fronds wet is a good way to invite diseases that can kill the plant.

Do Boston ferns need misting?
How often should I mist my Boston fern?
Do ferns like to be misted?
How much humidity do Boston ferns need?
Can you over mist a Boston fern?
Do Boston ferns like to be root bound?
Can Boston ferns take full sun?
How do you bring a Boston fern back to life?

Do Boston ferns need misting?

Boston ferns need a cool place with high humidity and indirect light. When you care for Boston fern plants indoors, it's a good idea to provide additional humidity for them, especially in the winter. ... You can also try lightly misting your fern once or twice a week to help it get the humidity it needs.

How often should I mist my Boston fern?

Using a mist spray three or four times a day will help to maintain luxuriant growth. Misting is good for broad-leaf ferns and those of simple-leaf forms.

Do ferns like to be misted?

All ferns love moisture and should be given humid conditions. In living rooms and family rooms, stand their pots on trays of damp pebbles or clay granules. Ferns also love being misted at regular intervals with tepid, soft water unless the humidity of the whole room is kept high through the use of a humidifier.

How much humidity do Boston ferns need?

Boston ferns love humidity, but the standard 10 to 15% humidity of most homes is a far cry from the 50%-or-greater humidity that these plants prefer. Solutions include keeping your fern in a steamy bathroom, placing it on a water-filled pebble tray, using a humidifier, and/or daily misting.

Can you over mist a Boston fern?

Although Boston fern prefers slightly moist soil, it is likely to develop rot and other fungal diseases in soggy, waterlogged soil. The first sign that a fern is overwatered is usually yellowing or wilted leaves. One surefire way to determine if it's time to water a Boston fern is to touch the soil with your fingertip.

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.

Can Boston ferns take full sun?

Boston ferns are the perfect porch plant, as they thrive in lots of indirect light. Morning sun is ideal, as full afternoon sun can burn the fronds. In humid, subtropical areas of Florida (zones 10 to 12), Boston ferns make an attractive mid-height groundcover in areas with dappled shade.

How do you bring a Boston fern back to life?

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.