FERNS, NOT FROM BOSTON
Usually when people think of ferns, Boston ferns come to mind first. There are many types of Boston fern such as Fluffy Ruffle, the Dallas fern and, of course, Boston fern but, if I were going to put a potted fern or one in a hanging basket in my home, I would really consider a combination of many different kinds of ferns and none of them “Boston.” Boston ferns have a serious shedding problem.
A pot filled with a combination of Maiden Hair fern, Table fern, Button fern, Arborvitae fern and for height, a tree fern would make a very nice addition to your living room or dining room during the winter months. These are all ferns that are easy to grow and rarely shed. For large, individual potted ferns you might try any of these varieties: Rabbit’s Foot fern, Bird’s Nest fern or Stag Horn fern. Again, very little shedding, and all of these ferns prefer moist soil and as much or as little light as you can provide. Remember that during the winter months there is no such thing as too much sun.
Almost every summer on my upper deck balcony where the sun never shines I make up an extra large moss hanging basket of assorted ferns (not Boston) where they thrive with very little care. Consider that the pot of ferns that you make at this time will probably be going outside next spring so with that knowledge use the container that you want to see on your porch or patio. Fertilize your ferns sparingly and at half strength. Remember that most houseplants need very little fertilizer during the winter while the day-length is short and the sun rarely shines.
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