Many ferns are considered demanding to care for and are sensitive to relocation. However, transplanting a fern does not necessarily end with it dying. With the following tips, there is a good chance that he will survive the transplant campaign safely.

If the fern grows too large, transplanting is a good alternative to removing

Implement before new growth

If possible, the long-lived ferns should not be transplanted for many years. If there is no other way, transplanting should be done in early spring before the fronds start to sprout again. The period between February and March is ideal. If you transplant your fern in autumn, you should attach particular importance to protecting it from frost afterwards.

Choose new location

Before you get to work, choose a suitable location. Surely you don't want to transplant the fern again, do you? The location for the fern should be shady to semi-shady. Places under shady conifers or other light trees have proven to be well suited.

Prepare the soil well at the new location

Once the location has been determined, the soil there should be prepared:

  • dig planting hole
  • loosen the soil in it
  • hummus e.g. B. in the form of rotted compost
  • ensure good drainage
  • add peat if necessary (some types of ferns need an acidic pH value)

Transplant step by step

Before digging up, you should know if your fern has shallow or deep roots. Most species have shallow roots such as bracken. You can use a digging fork to lift out the root system.

After that, the fern can be divided if necessary and freed from old roots. After it has arrived in its new home and been covered with earth, it is watered. It is even better to send the root ball to a dip in a bucket of lukewarm water before planting.

In the first winter it is advisable to cover the fern with a protective layer of leaves and/or brushwood, for example. It needs some time until it is properly rooted and is sensitive to frost.

tips and tricks

At the wrong time, even potted ferns resent being moved or rotated and boycott this with fronds turning brown.

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