Ferns are popular for both the garden and the home. With their lush green fronds, they create an enviable tropical flair! But which location do ferns need?
Since ferns originally come from dense forests, they like it in the shade or semi-shade
Bright but not sunny
The majority of ferns prefer to grow in a semi-shady to shady location. This is based on their origin or their natural occurrence in forests. It should be light, but not sunny. Very few ferns like to grow in the sun.
Moist but not wet
You should also pay attention to the floor. Ferns need a moist but not wet environment. For excellent results, plant your fern in a substrate with the following characteristics:
- relaxed
- permeable
- rich in humus
- nutritious
- slightly sour
tips and tricks
Ferns feel particularly comfortable in the protection of light conifers such as larches and pines. But they also make a pretty picture next to early bloomers and shade perennials such as hostas.