Boston Fern, from the Lomariopsidaceae of plants, is a type of Houseplant that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Houseplant to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Once the repotting process is done for your Boston Fern, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Boston Fern which is nan. Boston Fern are native to Americas, Africa, Polynesia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Boston Fern, it gets Partial sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
When can you expect your repotted Boston Fern to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Boston Fern flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Non-flowering blooms in the Non-flowering time and enjoy seeing your Boston Fern grow up before these months to around 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.
Where should you keep Boston Fern? Inside or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Boston Fern and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommded growing conditions below for your Boston Fern:
Repotting Boston Fern from one pot to another step by step
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Boston Fern, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Boston Fern profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Boston Fern if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Boston Fern to hand. The below table should help you out.
2 – Turn your Boston Fern and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Boston Fern, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Boston Fern up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Boston Fern in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Boston Fern, the soil type you should use is Moist, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for Boston Fern before you begin the repotting process.
What kind of plant is Boston Fern?
Master the art of post-repotting care for Boston Fern too. Research the care requirements for Houseplant in general, as they share the same family name, known in Latin as Lomariopsidaceae.
What other names does Boston Fern have?
Boston Fern Nephrolepsis exalta ‘bostoniensis’ or Nephrolepis exaltata are all other names you may have heard your Boston Fern be called. These names are more scientific and botanical.