Ferns, being a generic name given to many ornamental plants, are among the oldest plants on Earth. Their appearance will create a very pleasant natural atmosphere and they are not the kind of plants that are hard to grow.
These plants, more specific to the tropical environment and often present in forests, need filtered light through the branches of tall trees, a temperate climate and very high humidity. Ferns are not demanding plants and therefore you can grow them even in your own garden or indoors.
Step 1. Make sure the temperature in the area where you planted the fern is between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius.
Optimal Temperature Step 2. Plant the fern in a plastic pot, not a clay one, as plastic will retain water much more efficiently, providing the moisture the plant needs to grow.
Plastic Pot Step 3. Use a soil very rich in organic matter, such as the soil you find in the forest, which contains leaf litter, branches and moss.
Forest Soil Step 4. Place the pot by the window. Ferns prefer filtered, indirect light, so you will need to make sure that the sun does not shine directly on them.
Filtered Light Step 5. Water the plant constantly! Ferns need high humidity and therefore it is good for them to always have water.
High Humidity Step 6. Amplify the humidity around the fern. These plants love moisture so much that you can even take them with you to the beach and they won't mind. Try putting a tray of water next to the fern or under the plant pot.
