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title: "Hello! Can anyone give me some advice on ferns? I live in zone 9 in…"
description: "Hello! Can anyone give me some advice on ferns? I live in zone 9 in the US and it’s time to hang my ferns on my front porch. In the past I’ve gifted my old…"
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published: "2025-02-28T16:57:46.979903Z"
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# Hello! Can anyone give me some advice on ferns? I live in zone 9 in…

_Posted by Amy on 2025-02-28_

Hello! Can anyone give me some advice on ferns? I live in zone 9 in the US and it’s time to hang my ferns on my front porch.  
In the past I’ve gifted my old ones when the season is over and they’ve outgrown the pots and by new ones in the spring. This year I have over wintered them myself and want to repot.  
So, can anyone suggest what type of pot to plant these in, keeping in mind they need to be upsized from their original pot (I am guessing a 1gal)? The coco coir liners and metal frame hang-ups seem ideal but I’m striking out in finding some bigger and deeper than these.  
Also, I need a good fertilizing solution. They are very green in the spring but turn yellow as the hot summer months drag on. They are on a covered porch and hooked up to an automatic drip.  
Thanks in advance!

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## 6 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2025-02-28

I am not the biggest expert when it comes to ferns, but there’s a YouTuber (TheJungleHaven) and she has a specific video about Boston fern care and what makes hers flourish!

#### Amy replied on 2025-02-28

Thank you!!

#### Alyssa replied on 2025-02-28

Of course!

### Claudette commented on 2025-02-28

Thanks for the recommendation! Ferns are befuddling to me, and mine have never looked that full. I look forward to watching the video.

#### Alyssa replied on 2025-02-28

No problem! Yeah they are so finicky, her video is motivating me to dip my toes into ferns again lol

### Amy commented on 2025-03-01

My climate is perfect for them as it is mostly humid all year round but I’m missing some specific pro tips, I feel sure!

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