Macho Fern

July 09, 2024 Post a Comment

Macho fern

Macho fern is listed as cold-hardy in Zone 9. However, to save some green top growth, I plan to provide protection during future freezes, especially if temperatures are predicted to fall into the 20s. Water and mulch well.

How do you take care of a macho fern?

Macho ferns need to be kept moist but not soggy. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch. Provide extra humidity by placing container grown plants on a pebble filled saucer with water or by misting. Macho ferns don't need a lot of pruning.

Is Macho fern annual or perennial?

Botanical Name	Nephrolepis biserrata
Common Name	Macho fern, broad sword fern
Plant Type	Perennial
Mature Size	3-4 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide
Sun Exposure	Partial, shade

Is macho fern toxic?

Be sure to provide your Macho fern houseplant with evenly moist potting mix and good humidity, to avoid dry leaf tips and to keep your fern thriving. Please note: The Macho Fern is considered mildly toxic. Best kept out of reach of pets and children.

Should I cut back my macho fern?

Prune your macho fern to remove old, faded fronds. Indoors, you can grow macho fern in low, medium, or bright light. If you grow your macho fern in a particularly sunny spot indoors, it's best to protect it from the direct sun with a sheer curtain to diffuse the light.

What's the difference between a macho fern and a Boston fern?

While macho ferns can reach 3 – 4 feet in height and about 6 feet in width, Boston ferns rarely grow larger than 2 – 3 feet in width and height. Another noticeable difference is the form of their leaflets and fronds. Macho fern fronds are larger than Boston fern fronds.

How often should I water my macho fern?

Macho Fern Indoors (Nephrolepis falcata)

Plant Feed. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.
Watering. Water every 5 to 7 days depending on light and temperature. Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy.
Soil. All-purpose potting mix.
Basic Care Summary. Keep soil evenly moist.

How cold hardy is a macho fern?

End-of-Season Care: In all but the mildest winter climates (plants are hardy to Zone 9 [20°F]), bring plants indoors before frost and overwinter in bright indirect light in a cool room.

Why are the leaves on my macho fern turning brown?

If you're seeing brown leaves all over, your fern may not be getting enough moisture. They like their soil to be lightly moist, but not soggy, so check them regularly and water them if the soil ever feels dry.

How do you overwinter a macho fern?

For many, a basement works great, but a garage, or even a corner in a cool room in the house works well too. Ferns do not require full sun or bright light to survive through the winter months. In fact, too much light through a window can actually burn the plant's foliage.

Will ferns planted in the ground come back every year?

Ferns plants in the ground can be left as is the entire winter. The fronds will protect the plant's center crown, where new growth will emerge in the spring. Ferns are a hardy perennial plant that will grow back each year. Many gardeners bring potted ferns indoors to continue growing during the cold weather season.

Should you cut back ferns every year?

Cutting Back Your Outdoor Fern Outdoor evergreen ferns should be cut down every year. Using sharp pruners, cut the fern fronds down to the ground. Late winter or early spring is the best timing, before the new fronds start to emerge. I usually cut them down sometime in March.

Is macho fern poisonous to dogs?

Ferns are an enduring favorite of budding botanists the world over: they're low-maintenance, they're highly adaptable to various spaces, and they make a dramatic statement both indoors and in the garden. Best of all? Most true ferns are considered non-toxic to dogs, according to the ASPCA.

Can you put macho ferns in a hanging basket?

Macho ferns have long, arching branches with wide, dark green fronds. Plant macho fern in large hanging baskets, or oversized urns, pots, or tubs. Macho ferns are hardy planted in the ground from zones 9-11.

Can you split a macho fern?

The Gardener's Answer. Hi, Tina in Florida: It is possible to divide your macho fern, in fact this is the most common method of propagation for this fern. The downfall to dividing it and planting the separate ferns in your urns is that they are not going to be uniform in shape.

Are macho ferns invasive?

Macho fern makes a striking contribution to container plants and is also recommended for use as a ground cover. It will spread fairly rapidly but is not considered invasive.

What is the rarest type of fern?

The neotropical fern, Stenogrammitis myosuroides, has only ever previously been found in the mountainous cloud forests of Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic – more than 4,000 miles across the Atlantic.

What is the easiest fern to care for?

Button fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) What is this? This lower need for moisture makes button ferns one of the easiest fern types to grow. Provide well-draining soil and bright indirect light and allow the top of the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Keep away from low-temperature areas and voilà!

Do ferns like to be misted?

Humidity Is Essential None of the popular household ferns can tolerate dry conditions for long. Their fronds will quickly turn brown, and they will begin to drop leaves. Mist your ferns as often as practical, preferably in the morning.

Should ferns be misted daily?

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. Use less spray on crinkled varieties, which tend to collect moisture and hold it, contributing to development of fungus.