Hi, I have two boston ferns indoor in a pot. They are not doing great. I have kept them next to windows, one in bathroom (get some of the winter sun in there) and other in kitchen (no direct sun there). The leaves are drying, bit crispy. I know since its winter here so not expecting much of new growth but would like them to be healthy. Please advise what can I do to revive them.
Theses look a bit past saving I have a hard time with them as well cause they don’t like their soil drying out at all I’m not sure if you have soil in there as it look a bit super chunky and may be drying out way to much
4 J'aimeThey have soil, i have just covered the top with mulch to avoid flys, and mycelium too
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These don't look well, and agree might be past saving. Ferns arent very forgiving. They need WAY more humidity. A plant indoor it wouldn't matter if it was winter, it'd still be putting out new growth, even if minimal. The only exception would be plants that go fully dormant.
2 J'aimeThanks for the response, well then its time to say goodbye
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I think it might be time to let go 😞
0 J'aimeSeems like it. Thanks for the response.
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These plants desire 50/50 wet humid hot type of care. Even mines here in Texas is a bit stubborn and it gets plenty of tlc and it still acts a bit funny.
We have sensation peace lily so they are naive in front of them.
0 J'aime Switch up your soil, add more perlite with organic soil. Mix the chunks up with the soil very good and see if that helps. You may be able to save them till next grow season IF your root system is doing great.. Just all depends. Yes, you can almost certainly save your Boston fern for next season, even if its leaves are currently struggling. Boston ferns are resilient and can be intentionally overwintered in a dormant state to reduce the mess they often cause indoors during the colder months. The roots of the plant can survive for long periods and will send up new fronds when conditions improve. How to overwinter your Boston fern Bring it indoors before the first frost. Boston ferns are tropical plants and will not survive a freeze. Clean and prune the plant. Before moving it inside, hose the fern down to remove any pests. Then, give it a "buzz cut," trimming all of the old, brown, and straggly fronds down to about 4 inches above the soil line. This rejuvenates the plant and prevents the mess of dropping leaves indoors. Choose a cool, dark location. Place the pruned fern in a dormant state in a basement, garage, or shed where temperatures stay above 45°F (7°C). A darker spot is fine for a sleeping plant. Water sparingly. During dormancy, your fern needs much less water. Water it lightly about once a month, just enough to prevent the roots from drying out completely. Do not fertilize the plant during this time.
0 J'aime How to revive your fern in the spring Once the danger of frost has passed, you can wake your fern up and begin the revival process. Acclimate the fern gradually. Move the plant outside for a few hours a day to get it used to the conditions again, gradually increasing the time over a week. Place it in the shade initially to prevent scorching. Repot if needed. If your fern is root-bound, this is an excellent time to repot it in a slightly larger container with fresh potting soil. You can even divide the plant to create more ferns. Encourage new growth. Provide plenty of water and a bit of fertilizer to encourage growth. New fronds should start to emerge within a few weeks, and your fern should be lush and full again by summer.
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The soil looks too chunky and airy. My ferns lives in a standard mix with perlite. I don’t let it fully dry out. I water when 3/4 dry. Humidity in my area is very high.
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