I love Maidenhair ferns! I buy one every couple months to keep inside the house. They don't last too long because if they dry out at all, they die, and I am not as constant as I should be when it come to watering the houseplants. I consider the Maidenhairs as pretty as cut flowers and I justify buying them as I would a bouquet for the house, they just make me happy. When they start looking a bit shabby I cut them back and find a spot in the garden where they will thrive, which is not easy in our climate. But there is always a spot somewhere in the shade that doesn't drain well and that is exactly what they like. They can handle wet feet and are a good solution for problem areas that don't dry out in between watering.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Maintaining Maidenhair Ferns
I love Maidenhair ferns! I buy one every couple months to keep inside the house. They don't last too long because if they dry out at all, they die, and I am not as constant as I should be when it come to watering the houseplants. I consider the Maidenhairs as pretty as cut flowers and I justify buying them as I would a bouquet for the house, they just make me happy. When they start looking a bit shabby I cut them back and find a spot in the garden where they will thrive, which is not easy in our climate. But there is always a spot somewhere in the shade that doesn't drain well and that is exactly what they like. They can handle wet feet and are a good solution for problem areas that don't dry out in between watering.
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I love maidenhair ferns, and grow the hardy northern maiden hair fern in my garden. Their lacy fronds contrast nicely with more broad-leafed shade plants. They are late to rise here, though.
I love this sweet and lacy fern...and envy the gardener with those moist conditions it loves! We dry out here once the droughts set in, but I don't have to explain droughts to you! Have a sweet day in your garden. gail
What a great idea - to buy maidenhair fern instead of the bouquet of cut flowers! I love it, thanks, Sheila!
I love maidenhair too. I have one growing in a pot. Loved reading all about it, Sheila.
Have never thought of planting one in the garden!! Great idea.
Blime, and I've always castigated myself for letting them die after a couple of years! I'm awful with houseplants. Maybe I'll allow myself one again then. I keep them in the bathroom, where I'm more likely to think of watering them and I like the look of them.
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