Every year, I buy ferns for our patio, then when it starts to get cold outside, I bring them in. They last about a month, then I have to throw them out and vacuum the trail of dead leaves that it leaves. Well, I have finally figured out why those stinkin ferns do so well outside and not so great inside...it's the humidity. Huh? Well, outside, they aren't only getting watered, but the humidity in the air is helping to keep the fronds moist as well, which keeps those leaves from drying out! So...other than watering only when the dirt is getting a little dry, you need to spray the fern fronds with water every few days to keep them moist as well! Just a few spritzes of water will keep your ferns happy and healthy!
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Renée says
I bought that exact fern, had the same problem, too late. Do you happen to know what the name of that curly fern is? I can't find it? Kind regards, Renée
Andrea says
Lemon button fern
Fanny says
I spray mine with epson salt mix with water
Ferns loves it and it fertilize as well
Debbie says
What is the epsom salt mixture measurements?
Virginia says
I put one teaspoon to one gallon of water.
Pattie Wyatt says
Can you use Miracle grow fertilizer on the farms as well as the Epson salt also.
Tmcdaniel says
Yes, Epsom Salt is just magnesium sulfate. Most fertilizer is just N-P-K, just be careful to wash off leaves to prevent foliage burn.
Debbie says
What is the epsom salt mixture?
Ougie says
Can you use Epsom salt in other plants?