Boston fern propagation and care

Boston fern (nephrolepis exaltata) is a very popular evergreen house plant and native to tropical regions throughout the world. The NASA recommended one of the best air purifying house plant is boston fern. It is a very hardy and low maintenance house plant. Boston fern mainly propagated by division of the rhizome. In this video I'm going to show you - how to propagate boston fern and it's care. Boston fern propagation step : 1) First of all we separate the rhizome from the main plant and gently pull it out with the roots. If you feel your rhizome is still connected to the main plant, you can simply cut it off. It is a very easy process you can do it any time of the year. 2) Now I'm make potting mix for boston fern, the ratio of the potting mix is 50% garden soil, 25% cocopeat and 25% vermicompost. Mix it well. Also you can added some perlite for better drainage system. 3) Take a well drain pot and cover the drainage holes with some coconut husk. Fill it with potting mix. 4) Plant the baby fern center of the potting mix. 5) Finally thoroughly watering and keep it in a shaded place for a few days. Boston fern care : The care tips of boston fern. 1) Light : Boston fern prefer bright indirect sunlight for best growth. Too much sunlight can burn the plant leaves. So don't keep this plant in direct sunlight. 2) Soil : Plant your boston fern in organically rich well-drained potting mix. Poorly drained soil can cause root rot and ultimately kill the plant. 3) Watering : Boston fern don't required too much water just keep the soil moist (but not soggy). When top of the soil feels slightly dry then water it. 4) Temperature and Humidity : Boston fern prefer mild temperature between approximately 65 to 75 degree fahrenheit. They can't tolerant either extreme heat or extreme cold. It loves high humidity. 5) Fertilizer : Boston fern don't require too much fertilizer. Use house plant liquid fertilizer once in a month.