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Three easy-care ferns combine to create a three dimensional tapestry. The soft, needlelike foliage of Foxtail Fern contrasts beautifully with the thicker ruffled, ribbon-like foliage of the Victoria Bird’s Nest Fern. Rounding out the trio is the East Indian Holly Fern (also called Shield Fern) with its lime green leaflets that are subtly detailed with a distinctive soft yellow stripe down the midrib. 3 plants, each in 6" pots. Basket shown not included.
For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.
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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
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We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.
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Growing guide
Tropical Ferns are splendid garden plants in warmer zones where nighttime temperatures remain above 60°F, and they make excellent houseplants, as well. Most require filtered or indirect light and moderate humidity to grow well indoors.
Growing Tropical Ferns Indoors
Light: Tropical Ferns grow best in filtered or bright indirect light. A spot where sunshine is filtered by curtains or blinds, next to an east- or north-facing window, or in a bright, sunlit room—but out of direct sunlight—are all good situations for these plants. Brown tips can indicate too much sun.
Watering: Many tropical ferns are epiphytes, plants that grow in small pockets of decomposing plant material in the forks of trees or between rocks where they receive frequent showers during the growing season and experience a dry season in winter. When grown indoors, Ferns do best when watered lightly and frequently so that soil is neither saturated nor allowed to dry out completely. Water when soil feels dry to the touch ½” down. Reduce the frequency of watering in winter.
Temperature: Typical indoor temperatures are suitable for tropical Ferns, with nighttime temperatures that do not fall below 60°F .
Fertilizer: During the growing season (generally April into September) fertilize potted plants about once a month using a balanced houseplant formula such as 18-18-18 diluted to half strength. Withhold fertilizer in fall and winter, when most plants rest.
Humidity: Most houseplants, including Ferns, are native to tropical or subtropical regions of the world, where relative humidity is typically very high. Plants suffer and may develop brown leaf tips in the dry air produced by furnaces (especially hot air systems) and woodstoves. Some Ferns (such as the Lemon Button Fern) shrug off dry air, while others (such as Maidenhair Ferns) cannot survive without exceptionally high humidity. Frequent misting is highly beneficial and grouping plants together helps preserve humidity. The most effective way to increase the humidity around your plants is to run a humidifier nearby. You can also set plants on top of pebbles or gravel in a tray or large saucer kept filled with water to just below the top of the stones. Make sure that water does not rise to the level of the pot to avoid saturating the soil inside and potentially causing root rot.
Growing Tropical Ferns Outdoors
Ferns are valuable for their graceful, arching fronds and often deeply cut, feathery foliage. They add texture and fullness to summertime, annual container gardens, hanging baskets, as porch plants, and in shade-grown patio containers. In warmer Zones (9 or 10-12), they can be grown year-round as ground covers or specimen plants in shade gardens.
Light: Grow in partial to full shade.
Watering: Water when the top ½” of soil is dry; keep soil evenly moist.
Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Use a good quality water-retentive potting mix for containers. In garden beds, a moisture-retentive soil rich in organic material is ideal. Apply a balanced, liquid fertilizer monthly to containers throughout the growing season (April to September). Fertile soil with compost should be sufficient in garden beds.
Pests/Diseases: No significant pests or diseases.
Companions: Combine with flowering shade-loving annuals such as Begonias, Fuchsias, and Impatiens to provide a soft, textural contrast, or with Caladiums for a tropical look in containers or garden beds.
End-of-Season Care: In all but the mildest winter climates, bring container plants indoors before frost. Gradually acclimate plants to the lower light levels they will encounter indoors by moving them into more and more shade over the course of a couple weeks. Cut off any brown fronds and wash plants with a strong jet of water to dislodge dust and any possible hitchhiking insects. Overwinter in bright indirect light following the directions above: Growing Ferns Indoors. In spring, set plants back outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, and gradually acclimate them to higher light levels.
For more information on planting and care of annuals, click here.
