- What should be considered when casting?
- Which fertilizer is suitable and how often should it be fertilized?
- Can you cut the maidenhair fern if necessary?
- What are the most common maintenance mistakes?
- Which pests and diseases can make themselves felt?
With its numerous rounded and delicate leaflets and bushy overall shape, the maidenhair fern looks lovely. As a houseplant, it looks particularly good in traffic lights, for example in the bathroom. But he only stays healthy with the right care!
The maidenhair fern is very sensitive to drought
What should be considered when casting?
Watering the maidenhair fern is not for beginners or forgetful plant lovers. On the one hand, the maidenhair fern must not dry out and, on the other hand, it must not stand in water. Both drought and waterlogging damage it.
You should note the following:
- water less in winter
- Use lime-free or stale irrigation water
- lukewarm water is ideal
- before watering again, the soil should dry out slightly
- additionally spray in summer if necessary
Which fertilizer is suitable and how often should it be fertilized?
As a houseplant, the maidenhair fern cannot do without regular fertilizer. But basically its nutrient requirements are comparatively low. In winter it does not need fertilizer. From April to the end of August, it should receive external nutrients at regular intervals.
However, be careful not to over-fertilize it! Fertilizer intervals should be 2 to 4 weeks. Use a weak liquid fertilizer for green plants and add it to the irrigation water!
Can you cut the maidenhair fern if necessary?
Basically, a maidenhair fern does not need pruning. It will gradually renew itself over time. You can only cut off dry stems. To do this, start with the scissors over the substrate. Brown leaf tips can also be cut off. If necessary, you can also thin out the maidenhair fern after hibernation (remove withered shoots).
What are the most common maintenance mistakes?
Most often, the maidenhair fern is poured incorrectly. As a result, its leaves curl up for a short time. This is an indication that it has not received enough water or the humidity is too low. Brown fronds appear after a long period of drought.
Which pests and diseases can make themselves felt?
This fern is not usually susceptible to disease. But if the maidenhair fern is weakened, for example by poor care, pests such as aphids, scale insects, spider mites and thrips can make life difficult for it.
tips
If the roots are already showing on the surface, the maidenhair fern should be repotted!