Ferns look great when they look he althy! But in order to maintain their he althy appearance, you should not neglect watering these plants
How should you water ferns properly?
To water a fern properly, you need lime-free, lukewarm water so that the root ball always remains moist. Avoid waterlogging and use good drainage. Indoor ferns should be additionally sprayed and fertilized if necessary.
Ferns need moist soil
Ferns love moisture and need it to stay he althy and resistant to pests. As soon as temperatures are above 16 °C, ferns should be watered regularly so that their root ball is and remains moist.
The following points should also be noted with regard to irrigation:
- Use lime-free water (stale tap water for indoor ferns)
- don't use cold water, use lukewarm water
- create good drainage before planting
- Avoid waterlogging
- Spray indoor ferns additionally
- Ferns outdoors like to mulch to reduce watering frequency
Tips & Tricks
For indoor ferns, you can add a liquid fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon) to the watering water once a month to fertilize the plant.
