While it's not a delicate plant, Macho fern looks its best when protected from strong, drying winds. Water enough to keep the potting mix moist, but not wet -- typically when the top inch or so of the mix dries. This may mean watering it every day during the hottest part of the summer. Fertilize your macho fern every six months or so at minimum with a general-purpose fertilizer. If you want your macho fern to grow larger and faster, you can fertilize more frequently.
Or you can add a little a timed-release fertilizer when you buy the plant to fertilize it all season long. Prune your macho fern to remove old, faded fronds. Indoors, you can grow macho fern in low, medium, or bright light. If you grow your macho fern in a particularly sunny spot indoors, it's best to protect it from the direct sun with a sheer curtain to diffuse the light. Water macho fern houseplants enough to keep the potting mix moist, but never wet or soggy.
You can fertilize, if you wish, in spring and summer with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer. Follow the directions on the packaging to know how much fertilizer to use.
Some people also love keeping a macho fern in indoor spaces like offices and living rooms. If you consider yourself old-fashioned with a preference for tropical vibes, this is for you. You can plant these huge, robust plants along on both sides of your house entrance to give it the historic feel of old districts. They even grow very well in large planters and hanging baskets indoors. Giant sword fern or macho fern is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae.
The scientific name for this fern is Nephrolepis Biserrata. Macho fern was discovered in in a cargo of N. It is native to western North America. The term sword fern was documented by David Fairchild. Caring for a macho fern is an easy task, but it has a few requirements to help it grow healthily. The macho fern does not ask for a lot of sun.
Your plant will beautifully thrive in indirect, bright light. You can grow it in shaded or partly shaded areas. However, do not try to grow your plant in very dark areas. If you are growing your plant indoors, do not place it near a south or west facing window as direct sunlight can very quickly burn its foliage. Make sure your macho plant gets bright, indirect light by placing it near a north or east-facing window.
Generally, the macho fern does well in all kinds of garden soils, including sandy or rocky soils. This is because it can grow as an ephiphyte plant. If you wish to pamper your fern, here are the things you should consider about its preferred soil.
The fern requires moist but well-draining soil. While choosing the right soil for your plant, look for a variant that has good water retention. The soil should also be airy and rich in organic matter. Macho ferns are completely intolerant to drought situations. It requires water in moderation. Water your fern when the first inch of soil begins to feel dry. Remember, you only need to keep the soil moist and not wet, so try not to overwater.
Macho ferns only require moderate fertilization. However, they do equally well with or without fertilizer. You can use an all-purpose or nitrogen-rich fertilizer to feed young plants every 6 weeks.
Make sure to only do this during spring and summertime. As your fern will mature, you can cut down on fertilizer and only fertilize it once every 6 months during spring and summer seasons. You should avoid over-fertilization at all costs as even a bit of extra fertilizer can cause damage to half or more than half of your fern plant. Plus, to avoid tip burns, water your plant first each time you plan to fertilize it. Although macho ferns are generally pest and disease-free plants, certain pests and diseases can attack them.
Your outdoor macho fern is susceptible to pests than an indoor fern. Common pests such as mealybugs, scales, and aphids can attack your plant. You can treat affected ferns with rubbing alcohol or insecticides. Macho fern diseases include leaf tip burn and nematodes. Brown frond tips can be seen as a result of tip burn.
Over fertilization is what usually causes it. Nematodes are a disease that causes the roots to rot and the foliage to wilt and die. Macho ferns do not require pruning very often. However, it is good to trim or cut off old fronds occasionally. You can propagate macho ferns by division. Before you start, make sure your plant is healthy and mature. If you are growing your fern in a container, you will need to repot it every 1 to 2 years. Of course, how often you repot it depends on the growth rate.
Although macho ferns can tolerate root bounds, it is best that you repot it to provide enough space to grow. Anonymous verified owner — May 25, There were a few leaves that had suffered damage from the trip but nothing major.
Tracy verified owner — May 10, The picture made them appear larger. Even though they small they are beautiful and healthy. FNU Zaineb verified owner — April 29, Connie M. Cheryl Feld verified owner — September 29, Anonymous verified owner — July 9, Very dry and was falling apart when I received it. Not sure if it dried on the way.
But only time will tell. Patrick W. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Iliana Abad — Jun 15, Kathryn Davis — Jun 15, I have always enjoyed the Boston ferns. The first time I saw the macho fern I knew I had to have one.. Guest — Apr 02, Guest — Feb 25, Guest — Oct 19,
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