Tips for Bringing Ferns Indoors for Winter

Tips for Bringing Ferns Indoors for Winter

Before the first frost of the fall is the perfect time to bring potted ferns indoors for the winter. Here are a few tips to keep them healthy and happy.

  • Hose down each plant to clean the foliage. Then inspect closely for insects that might be hiding in the foliage.
  • Wipe down the pots to remove any soil that may have splashed on them during the summer.
  • Let them dry and then carry them into the house placing them on saucers. This will protect floors and surfaces from runoff.
  • Some plants may also have put on a lot of new growth over the summer. They will require a bit of pruning to shape them up before you bring them inside.
  • If you find pests, treat them with appropriate solutions. A good tip is sinking each pot in a bucket of water for a few hours before bringing plant indoors. This process drowns or uncovers any slugs, snails, worms, or beetles hiding below the surface of the soil.

 

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2017-09-14 11:52:00
SUSAN SANTUCCI
Duet JessamIne - I purchased two vine plants in the spring and planted them against my garage wall with trellis's to support them. Out of the entire summer I have had one flower from only one vine. The receive partial/full sun and I have even fertilized them several times during the summer with no flower success. The y have grown like crazy and I have had to be deligent on trimming to keep them from taking over the garage wall. Any suggestions on getting to flower.
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Nora Hudson
Thanks for the tips!!
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Mildred Smith
Good info. All my ferns are planted outside. next to the house . What is care for them?
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Robert Dunagan
need seed catalog for houseplants also small plants and palms such as seca palms
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Cheryl Larson
I have 2 outside hanging Beautiful Ferns. Would i care for the the same as 1 that's in the ground? Would UT be safe or to dry to keep them in my laundry room. Lots of light does get a little cold in winter. Thank you
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Shirley Nicholson
I have three large ferns And wonder how to take care of them through the winter. They measure about 3 1/2 to 4 feet from tip tip to tip.
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Rickey D Callahan
I would like some advie on caring for ferns that are kept outside during the spring, summer, and fall but have been moved into a greenhouse for the winter. i.e., should I heat the greenhouse at all, if so, what temperature should I try to maintain? How often and how much do I water?
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