Scientific Name Pteris English Name Brake Fern Family Name Pteridaceae Genus Name Pteris Origin Tropical to Subtropical Regions Horticultural Classification Ferns and Mosses Height 4 to 16 inches (10cm to 40cm) Cold Tolerance Low Heat Tolerance High Shade Tolerance High The Pteris, or Brake Fern, is known for its cool, beautiful leaves. As a member …
Ferns
Staghorn ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum) are an eye-catching addition to any landscape because of their striking beauty and the way they are grown. As long as you give them plenty of humidity and water them frequently, they’re not difficult to maintain. However, overwatering is one of the few ways to kill these tropical epiphytes. Overwatering causes …
Ferns (Nephrolepis) are an ancient superior plant class. They thrive in moist forests, ponds, and wetlands. Bush division and spores are the primary methods of propagation. This plant will enhance any interior. Pests like scale insects, aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs can dry out an indoor fern’s leaves. Incorrect temperature, light, and humidity can also …
You’d be forgiven if you thought Boston fern was the same as Kimberly Queen fern. Both ferns have a unique zigzag pattern on their leaves, which will enhance the look and feel of your room. But today, I’ll show you how to tell a Boston fern from a Kimberly Queen fern by pointing out the …
Ferns have a reputation for being difficult to grow but in fact, they are quite un-demanding providing you give them the conditions that they require. One of the foremost reasons for people having problems with their indoor ferns is that they overwater them. When a fern is overwatered, its leaves turn yellow and begin to …
Watering your fern correctly involves a few simple steps. Use distilled water, ideally at room temperature or slightly warm, to maintain a moist root ball. Be mindful that the water should drain well from the pot as waterlogging can lead to root rot in your fern. If the fern appears underwatered or its leaves look …