Assorted Ferns

Light: Low-high light, filtered 

Foot Candles: 100 - 175

Water: Keep evenly moist

Humidity: 50 - 75%

Temperature: 18°C - 28°C

Soil: Peat-based potting soil

Container: Self-watering, no drainage

Nutrients: Not required

Propagation: Spore, tissue culture, or division of rhizome

Interiorscape Use: Container filler, desktop, scape with water feature

Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips.

Common Issues: Root rot when sitting in water. Leaves brown when over-watered, leaves droop and drop if under-watered, leaves crisp with too much light.

Comments: Ferns make excellent terrarium plants as they prefer to have their conditions stable without fluctuations. If grown as a container houseplant: a drip line, ‘plant-nanny’ system, or self-watering planter with reservoir is recommended. Intermittent waterings can easily stress this fern. 

Toxicity: Safe.