How to grow ferns

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Moisture: Water every day during the period of vigorous growth. Spray water on the leaves to keep them moist. Watering should be moist, and it is best to do it in the morning. Temperature: The suitable temperature in the tropics is 20~27℃, not lower than 10℃ in winter; the suitable temperature in the subtropical zone is 15-20℃, not lower than 7℃. Lighting: It needs to be placed in a brightly lit place and be prepared for shade during the germination period. Ventilation: Ensure air flow.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Suitable water and humidity

Ferns like moisture and are not drought-tolerant, so special attention should be paid to watering. During the period of vigorous growth, water every day and spray water on the leaves. You can also spray water around the fern to keep it moist. If the roots are damaged and the leaves are injured due to negligence or under-watering, put the pot in clean water and increase the humidity of the surrounding environment. If excessive watering causes the leaves to turn yellow or wither, the entire plant needs to be pulled out. At the same time, be careful not to damage the roots when pulling out, and cut off the roots that have become rotten due to overwatering. Therefore, watering should be done in moderation and should be done in the morning.

Suitable temperature

Fern The temperature a plant needs to grow depends on the region in which it grows. For ferns growing in the tropics, the required temperature should be between 20°C and 27°C, and in winter it should not be lower than 10°C. For those growing in subtropical or temperate areas, the suitable temperature should be between 15°C and 20°C, and not lower than 7°C in winter. In the north, special attention should be paid to the fact that the temperature in winter should not be too low, otherwise the ferns will be frozen.

Sufficient light

Some people think that giving plants sufficient light means placing them in direct sunlight. This is obviously wrong. The fern must not be placed in direct sunlight, just place it in a bright place with sunlight. But it does not need light during the entire growth process. It must be prepared for shade during the germination period, and it must be in a well-lit place during the dormant period. Insufficient light will cause it to not stand upright.

Flowing air

When cultivating ferns, the air must be fresh and flowing, especially in the sultry summer months. Ventilation must be done at the same time to replenish water in time to avoid "draft".

Adequate fertilizer

To plant ferns, you must choose soil that is rich in organic matter and loose. You can choose humus soil, perlite, or peat soil as the substrate. Liquid fertilizer can also be added during the plant growth period. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are particularly important for plant growth. Nitrogen can make plants grow vigorously, phosphorus can make the plant root system developed, and potassium can promote photosynthesis and accelerate the synthesis of chlorophyll. The fertilizer applied must be comprehensive so as to promote better plant growth.

Notes

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It should be noted that ferns need to be repotted every two to three years. A plant does not grow in one pot all its life. Be careful not to damage the roots when repotting. When planting a new pot, do not put the soil first and then the plants. You should put the plants into the pot first and then put in the substrate that you have prepared. You can put some gravel at the bottom of the pot to promote drainage and facilitate root breathing.

Preventing pests and diseases

Due to the poor environment, some pests are easy to cause. The main pests are red spiders and aphids. The presence of spider mites will cause plant growth to stagnate and the leaves to turn yellow. Control with a specific drug for each pest, such as 1% emamectin 20000. Common plant diseases include damping-off, rust, and nematodes. These diseases can cause plants to grow poorly or wilt to varying degrees, causing plants to fail to grow normally. When preventing and treating various diseases, specific situations must be analyzed in detail.

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