Name: Will Creed
NYC
Prof. plant consultant & educator
Answer from WillCSeptember 4, 2017
It looks like you have done a good job of cutting off the dead fronds and reviving your Fern. Facing the weaker side toward the light source will help fill it out on that side. I do see some new growth coming in there already.
The pot size is fine. Boston Ferns can take temps down to the mid -40's. Indoors in winter, the air is warm and dry so it may need to be watered more often, but I don't see a need for a larger pot.
Boston Ferns can be divided with some, but not a major total shock. Often, it is the physical handling that damages some of the fronds more than the shock of transplanting. |
Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
A comment from BoneheadSeptember 5, 2017
Years ago a gardening friend told me that Boston ferns were often grown in castles (cold, dark, and damp) and are very resilient. Not sure if this is true or not, but it kind of stuck with me. Random comment... |
Southlake, Texas (DFW area)
A comment from OrigprodSeptember 6, 2017
Thank you both! I appreciate the information. |
Name: Susan
Grandrivers, ky
I agree will Will, the pot looks fine, ferns like it dense. After a horrible attack of whitefly eggs, I've had to cut mine back even after washing each frond with water n soap. I started feeding the twice a week with a diluted 20-20-20 . I'm hoping it works |