How to Grow Boston Fern Plants 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.

Can you plant Boston ferns in the yard?
Can Boston ferns take full sun?
How do you keep ferns alive outside?
When can I put my Boston fern outside?
How long do ferns last outside?
Where should I plant a fern in my garden?
Are coffee grounds good for ferns?
Should I mist my Boston fern?
Do Boston ferns like to be root bound?
Can you overwater a fern?
How do you care for a potted fern outside?
Can ferns survive in full sun?

Can you plant Boston ferns in the yard?

Boston fern: Also known as sword fern, Nephrolepis exaltata is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant. The arching branches of this tropical fern make it ideal for placement in a hanging basket. Although often grown indoors as a houseplant, Boston ferns flourish outdoors in the right conditions.

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 keep ferns alive outside?

Here are a few tips for adding ferns to your porch.

Select The Right Fern. Boston Ferns and Kimberly Queen Ferns are the most popular selections for porches. ...
Place In Indirect Light. Ferns prefer bright, indirect light. ...
Water Your Fern Regularly. Ferns like moisture. ...
Fertilize Monthly. ...
Follow These Overwinter Steps.

When can I put my Boston fern outside?

They grow best when temperatures reach no higher than 75 degrees during the day and 65 degrees at night. A temperature of 95 degrees or higher may kill a Boston fern. Outdoors they should be placed in a sheltered spot where the temperature does not get this hot.

How long do ferns last outside?

Considered perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, they may stay out all year where temperatures seldom drop below 45 degrees F, but must be brought indoors if threatened by frost.

Where should I plant a fern in my garden?

Most hardy garden ferns thrive best in a shady or part shaded area, and many will grow happily in full sun. Most are happiest in a moist soil which does not get too dry, although there are plenty of ferns which thrive equally well in dry stone walls and in the dust dry soil underneath mature trees.

Are coffee grounds good for ferns?

Coffee grounds are not good for ferns. Using liquid coffee, used or fresh coffee grounds or any other coffee based product as fertilizer for your ferns will inhibit the growth of the plants. Coffee adds too much nitrogen to the soil for a fern.

Should I mist my Boston fern?

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.

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 you overwater a fern?

Over-watered ferns may drop their leaves or the foliage may yellow. You may notice a green, mossy growth on the top of the soil or gray fungi may form. Over-watering ferns poses the risk of root rot and other fungal diseases.

How do you care for a potted fern outside?

Add just enough water to the outer pot to keep the pea gravel moist so it increases humidity near the plant. You can also spray the fern weekly with water to increase humidity. Fertilize the potted fern once a month after watering the plant well. Use a liquid fertilizer made for houseplants.

Can ferns survive in full sun?

The key to growing ferns in sun is maintaining adequate soil moisture. Many ferns grow in shade simply because the soil stays moister there than in full sun. ... While many ferns can handle considerable sun if the soil remains evenly moist, some are better than others. Here are some of the most sun-tolerant species.