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Many people are born with a natural talent for gardening, and their house is always green. If you are not one of them, don't worry - there are many species of trees that you can also grow! The American fern is one such tree. It is one of the most planted ferns with long branches like feathers that bring life to any space. You can make American ferns grow well indoors or outdoors with just a little knowledge and care.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Creating an enabling environment

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   Concentrate gardening materials. American ferns thrive in a mixture of peat moss, sand, and garden soil. You can buy anything at any gardening store. Finished mixing will have all the above ingredients with equal proportions. The pot should be large enough to allow the plant to grow comfortably without the roots getting close to the drainage hole, but not too wide leaving the plant at risk of "root rot".

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   Plant your plants in pots. Park the soil mixture and plant the plant in a clean pot with a drainage hole on the bottom. You can plant the fern in the upper half of the pot so that the roots have plenty of space. Fill the rest of the pot with soil, leaving about an inch of the top of the pot.

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   Place the plant outdoors in a warm, humid environment. In many regions, summer is the season warm and humid enough to provide the perfect environment for American ferns. This plant grows best in conditions of at least 50% humidity. If the area you live in has daytime temperatures between 18-24 degrees Celsius and night temperatures around 13-18 degrees C, American ferns can thrive outdoors. You can place plants in hallways or in your yard, and they'll do well too.
   • Cold nights at night will help prevent mold from growing.

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   Place the plants in the room at the right temperature. If you're growing indoors, whether it's stationary or temporary, during the winter months, be careful to keep your plants moist. If possible, you should leave the plant in a room with a humidifier. Maintain room temperature between 18 - 24 degrees C, and move plants to colder rooms at night.
   • If you don't want to buy a humidifier, there are other options. You can place the pot on a plate filled with gravel and water. The water evaporates and creates moisture.

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   Provide indirect light to the plant. American ferns grow best when they receive indirect sunlight. If you leave your tree outdoors, choose a place where it can get sunlight through its branches or gaps in the hallway roof. If you have potted plants indoors, choose a location near a window. Don't put the plant in the shade, but don't expose it to direct sunlight either. You need balance. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Caring for lush plants

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   Maintain moisture in the soil. As with sunlight, you need to keep the fern hydrated, but not too much. Water with warm water so that the soil is completely moist, but not soaked. During hot months, you will need to water more often. Remember never to let the soil dry out.
   • Winter is not the "growing season" of the American fern. You can water less, and let the soil dry completely between waterings. As new leaves appear, begin to water the plant more often so the soil is always moist.

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   Fertilize the plants every 2 months. American ferns do not have much need for fertilizer, but it is better to fertilize them every 2 months during warm months of the year. Buy home-grown fertilizer at a gardening store. Read the instructions on the packaging and dilute to half of the recommended concentration to fertilize the plant.
   • You can stop fertilizing during the winter months.

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   Prune bare or discolored leaves. These branches look like leaf-covered branches growing from a tree. Old leaves may turn yellow or fall off, making them unsightly. Use sharp, clean scissors to remove these branches at the base of the tree. This will stimulate new, healthy branches to grow.
   • The best time to prune an American fern is spring or summer, the growing season of the tree.

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   Protect plants from insects. Fortunately, American ferns are not usually the target of insect attacks, but they also occasionally attract pests. Do not apply any harsh chemicals to the plant. You can spray with mild insect repellants or natural insect repellants and trackers. Hopefully that's all you need for pest control

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   Keep the plant dormant during winter. Luckily, you have a way to ensure that the American fern survives the winter. When the temperature drops below 4.5 degrees Celsius, bring the plant inside. It's okay if a tree turns brown or deciduous. Water the plants in moderation once a week and do not fertilize during this time of the year. advertisement