Boston Fern Rejuvenation and Division

[@TheDolly089]

Thanks for doing a tutorial with an unhealthy plant so we can learn what to do!

[@CBrianStains]

This variety is called "Fluffy Ruffles". They're very beautiful. I have one that I inherited from my mother who inherited it from her grandmother who was born in the late 1850s. It's probably over a hundred years old.

[@mlfitness67]

Wow

[@mlfitness67]

@Canaan Wesson who would want to do that?

[@ananimint]

Love how he talks about the dying plants 😭❤ "dont throw them out cause they're sad, it's just time for a little more love!"

[@centuryfiles9558]

I just found two ferns that someone threw out still with their plastic hanging pots! Its mostly brown and I can’t wait to put these tips into practice !!

[@mybabyferndes7761]

I look at sad ferns and it makes me want to cry too. You are a good person for saving your fern.

[@karenchumbiray6431]

Just bought a huge boston fern yesterday from walmart for $5 , they were on sale because they werr all dying ! I cant wait to give mine some life again ❤ thank you for the tutorial

[@fbmbassist]

Thank you for this. It makes me feel better seeing that someone else has a sick plant. Seeing only perfect plants on KZbin doesn’t always help. :)

[@PlantzNThings]

I know what you mean...

[@marciarodrigo1323]

I do love plants. I usually rescue them. Most of the time I have success. But my beautiful ferns are sad but after this video they will make it!!! I believe so! Thank you for your tips.

[@PlantzNThings]

Good luck with your ferns 😀 hope they start growing well for you

[@lizamena9124]

So true! I'm a plant addict 😬 I've literally filled every empty space I my home with plants, I find them everywhere I go Shoprite, Walmart, Traidor Joe's, Home Depot, I cant get away they are everywhere😰 I need help

[@molivar5]

I do the same but with pets!!!

[@frankpeck1448]

You'll never be without Oxygen!

[@luvsupreme]

Thank you!!!! {sigh of relief} I think now that I can actually save my Boston Ferns instead of throwing them out. I would get so discouraged because they would just die off. I will follow these tips & hopefully I can make my fern blossom into something beautiful! I appreciate your knowledge!!

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you for watching :) people look at us like we're crazy... and i look at them the same way...lol.. how can you not fill your home with life... I think we're all a little crazy.. :)

[@IMLovelydove23]

"How many plants do I need? Trick question, Lol. As much as you can fit." Exactly me too. I love plants. Everywhere in the home. Thanks for sharing. ☆★♡♥■¤

[@barefootmustang777]

Love your voice,tips,comments and love for plants

[@sdelama]

I totally agree-I have plants all over-clean the air-and looks beautiful-great video-thank you

[@jessicraigaquaticsandexoti6664]

"how many more do I need?!" "As many as you can fit!" Love it hahaha

[@PlantzNThings]

lol

[@happybuddyperson]

I keep my boston fern in a terrarium with a tray of water at all times. It has started to make stolons everywhere in the terrarium.

[@susiepoo51]

My ferns have always loved water, so I water them often, plus I put them under the shower head for a couple minutes, and they perk up immediately! Thanx for the enlightenment of cutting the ferns back. I didn’t know it could be done.

[@bonzo713]

I've never had a plant in my life. But over a year ago I was staying over my sisters house, and my "Pop" brought over a cpl boston ferns. One was in pretty good shape,but the other was in "sad condition". I looked at it and knew it didn't have a chance...thought poor little guy. It looked at me and said...help. so I highjacked him... I literally said I got you dude! Trimmed it up,gave "dude" water...and put him in the window. He's all grown up and doing great! He's getting a new pot tomarrow.

[@PlantzNThings]

I Love that!!! Nice job :) I think many times with ferns it's lack of water.... they have wirey roots that fill the pot and water has a hard time penetrating the soil... the big trick is to soak you plant in a bucket or the sink for 20 min then re hang....

[@61doodle]

the moisture control soil works well for me, things tend to dry out fast in the desert haha After 13 years of marriage my hubby is starting to finally get my love for plants, even help in the garden now and then lol. Great video! I did't know you could just cut them in half like that

[@wvMICKster]

Lol I know what ya mean about having plants in every room. I live in West Virginia where not many guys are into growing houseplants and my friends come to my house and look at me like I'm crazy for having so many plants but I enjoy them especially went it''s cold outside and I can't do much in the garden. really enjoy your vids so keep'em coming..

[@dynamicgardening]

Great video, this is a coincidence because I'm fostering my neighbors boston fern back to health. They are very nice when they're very happy. Great division techniques, they will thrive for you!

[@Valente1954]

I just bought a fern.... repotted it and took off all the dead “stuff.” This is my first fern so went on KZbin and found you. So now I think I will divide this fern .... I felt it was somewhat root bound when I bought it ... and I’ll make two and bring one indoors. I like the idea of a pot in a pot to keep it moist. Thanks for all the tips!

[@PlantzNThings]

:) No I'm not a Botanist.. I did however go to school to study horticulture so i have a good base knowledge of how plants grow :) I worked in greenhouses for a while too and really enjoyed it :) I now work at United Parcel Service (UPS) I been working in the warehouse for the last 5 years. I really like that too.. i prefer having plants as a hobby :) I would love to see your grapefruit trees, I love Citrus. and that's awesome that Bill the maragold is still doing well :)

[@latoshiaceaser1997]

Every time you ask the question I said yes LOL

[@Meggsie]

Beginner here. My lemon button fern has been the learning curve for me. It's growing a lot but it's leaves keep turning brown. I've changed lighting, watering, and now I've moved it into my bathroom where I hope the humidity of my hot showers will help it out. 😣

[@frankpeck1448]

Great and Informative video, on the care of Ferns!

[@callmearmstrong]

Thank you for this video! I came looking for help because my fern looked brown and unhappy...you answered my questions AND I AM SO HAPPY that maybe i can turn my fern into 2 ferns!

[@PlantzNThings]

Glad I could help! it's good to divide them from time to time... their root system can fill the pot and slow the growth... depending on the size of your plant you might be able too make 4 or more plants :)

[@RoqueEre]

Thanks for this video I just saved a fern from Walmart. I hope it survives I've already trimmed the dead leaves and repotted into a bigger pot, the roots were overgrown no wonder it's dying, there wasn't any room to spread.

[@macylouwho1187]

Having trouble with my newish indoor Boston fern, so this was very helpful. I now realize that I need to divide it and pot it up with more soil-the roots on this fern are ridiculous! They take over everything so fast. It probably can’t stay moist enough because even though I put it in a new slightly bigger pot with a tad more soil around the base-the root ball is still taking over the whole thing. It was too little too late I think. Time to divide and conquer 😂. Thanks for the help! Subscribed.

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you for watching :) I think when our ferns get so big and pot bound they dry up way to fast and are usually in a constant state of stress. By dividing it and giving it some fresh soil you will be well on your way to a happy plant again :) until it gets pot bound again :)

[@indiaspeaks2664]

Hi I have Boston fern in my bathroom,bought from nursery 1 month back.everything was good but now each day one strand is falling off.what to do?

[@thebrand1990]

@@indiaspeaks2664 It does not want excessive water. Spray wet the leaves and do not put water on the soil. Do it once a day.

[@marciarodrigo1323]

I do love plants!

[@PlantzNThings]

thank you :) I learned that division method when i worked at a greenhouse...lol.. the first few times i thought i killed them... but in a few weeks they looked beautiful and full again :)

[@kayleighwagner3827]

I couldn't have hoped for a more perfect video. Thanks for this.

[@ritaj1244]

You're voice is soothing, and reminds me of Tom Green who always improves my mood. Thanks for the great info!

[@PlantzNThings]

My pleasure!

[@flexibledreamer7846]

Guilty, guilty, AND GUILTY! I hope to get this figured out.

[@SashasGarden38]

I'm currently trying to save my Boston Fern and this video was super helpful 🤗🌱👍🏾

[@lolipox1034]

Great video! Thanks so much! I will now save my two ferns! 💗

[@PlantzNThings]

Good Luck :)

[@klandmeir]

So, good video. But listening to all those dry crunchy neected leaves, I couldn't wait to see what they looked like after a couple weeks of taking care of them. I feel like I will never be whole again.

[@batemon85]

God bless you for this information!! I don't naturally have a green thumb, but I am going to keep keep keep on trying. In honor of all the many, many, many plants I've killed in my life, I'm going to get this Boston Fern healthy again!!

[@PlantzNThings]

Good luck with it :) ferns can be tough... they like it moist but not soaking wet... once you figure them out they can be super easy

[@simonerose2358]

First time plant mommy, great tips thanks so much!

[@laurac1534]

thank you for the video! :) I've been planting flowers in my yard & I found a lil fern on sale at Walmart... it was screaming for help! it looks so pitiful... so I got it! He needs to be repotted SO BAD. I'm hoping this one will grow like my mom's did. she had a fern that was 25 FOOT long (the longest strand of leaves) She just kept loving it and repotting it, so it just kept growing!

[@groovysecondhalf]

I have a very sad Boston fern and happy to know I don’t have to throw it away.

[@TealStarSusan]

My poor Boston Fern .. looked worse than yours. So .. just a few minutes ago I was trimming her back ~ all those dead fronds etc .. and she is looking very sad, however I did notice some tiny new fronds appearing. While eating my soup I thought I would look on KZbin for some help and VOILÀ there you are PlantzNThings! Once I have finished the soup, I will be going straight back to split up my poor fern just as you suggested! Fingers crossed ~ this poor thing has been up and down and wasn't doing well before we moved to this house a year ago and still hasn't 'caught up' with how beautiful she was before. I am really looking forward to seeing the two of them bouncing back !! Thank you from me, the Brit in northern Portugal !

[@PlantzNThings]

+Susan Miller as these ferns grow they produce a very thick root system that makes it hard for water to move easily into the center of the root ball... you might need to soak your plant in a bucket of water for 20 minutes a week... maybe more often if you find that it dries out quickly... this will also help you keep a lush and happy plant. Good Luck :) and I hope you enjoyed your soup :)

[@sonjicraig6033]

Sonji Craig!! Please help me with my plants?

[@Whowhatwhen3]

Do you have an update on these guys?

[@GinaLynnGuesby]

I need to try this. I bought a Boston Fern for the cats so they can have it on the patio, but the patio fried the poor plant. So I have it out front where it can get rain and I will need to watch your video a third time and take time on the weekend to care for it.

[@PlantzNThings]

Have fun tending to your Fern. When it starts to grow back you'll feel a Great sense of accomplishment :)

[@sheliarouch375]

Thank you for showing that its safe to cut through with a knife..i hope mine do well and grow so fast lol..great video:)

[@kissed_by_sunshine_10]

I love that so many ppl love plants! I may just have to subscribed 🍃

[@PlantzNThings]

Please do!

[@WhatNow858]

I have two ginormous Boston ferns, they are the queens of my shade garden. I bring them in for the winter. My question is, should I divide the ferns or simply re-pot them?

[@hales6547]

Ive got a boston fern that i up potted i got it in spring/esrly summer i used to water daily now its cooling down so i water when its light. I mist it with the hose and sibce its cold its been in and out depending in the weather. Its fricken huge, i can barely fit it n my bathroom. I take it in for my shower so it canneat up sone humidity, which its always so big afterwards. Idk what im gonna do with it for winter. I pruned it just yesterday i thibj the cold has damaged skme old frawns

[@milagros104]

I am a plant killer and I warned my friend about it, yet she gave me a fern. Well the poor soul looks awful. So I am thinking it needs some care. I am about to do this because I am not failing him.

[@karenlundy3558]

What is the plastic mat thing called that you are potting on? I need one because I make an awful mess when I am potting my flowers. Having one would make my cleanup so much easier.

[@marie-dominiquedervil2359]

It’s called a plant repotting mat and they sell them on Amazon.

[@PlantzNThings]

ooo Zone 7... a little warmer than me.. I'm jealous :) I am using a Nikon Coolpix P7700 for my videos :) I really like it

[@fabiola925]

Gotta do this tomorrow with my Boston Ferns.

[@cathleensmith4717]

This plant has gone thru an Apocalypse.😝

[@thisispjae]

Great video! Weird question but where did you get that mat from?? I NEED ONE!!!

[@xleggzx505]

Just what I was looking for! Thanks for the help! :)

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you for watching :) I'm glad I could help :)

[@keyaniawarren2540]

This looks like the Kimberly Queen fern I have the exact same one. Nice video by the way.

[@jayparker96]

Iknw ita almost 10 years later, but i wonder if you still have this plant

[@PlantzNThings]

I dont

[@LimeandChile]

New to the plant community. And these tips look amazing and horrifying at the same time. The shaking and knife killed me lol I'm going to go ahead and do it but I feel like I'm going to kill it even more. I'm being hopeful!

[@milosgraonic3191]

Can I grow Boston Fern in plastic zipper bags that are in pockets of vertical garden planter? I got a some of does 4 pocket vertical pockets planters that are for outdoor use. Now since I live in apartment, I have no good outdoor space. Of course, I do not want to screw up my wall with water, so I thought to use zipper bags to fix water leak problem. Can something like that work or do you have any better ideas? I am a beginner in this, so any help would be more than appreciated :)

[@AfterAllWeAreHuman]

I got a spleenwort. They seem to like rock crevices in nature.

[@Billythachikk]

My fern looks so sad, it makes me want to cry, literally. But I'm too scared to cut it in half, can't it shock the plant? Watching this video did give me the courage to prune it, so all I need is a better pot and hopefully it will be happy and full!

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

Hi. Great video! I received my first fern through the mail and the bag it came in must’ve got folded in half because almost all of them are broken about 3 inches from the tip. Should I leave them as is and see if they repair themselves or just cut the broken portion off and if so will it start to grow where it’s been cut off? Thanks so much. Have a great day.

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm sorry to hear this... i think for now i would leave the broken fronds attached as they might still photosynthesize a little for the plant while it's recovering. as the leaflets brown i would cut them off at the break. unfortunately the fronds that you cut will not continue to grow... the new growth will eventually come from the base of the plant. Good Luck :)

[@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers]

@@PlantzNThings Great, thanks!

[@JasonNesquik]

I like the blue tarp-like spill catcher (not sure what you call it) Did you make that or are those available somewhere?

[@PlantzNThings]

These Tarps work well. you can get one online from LeeValley I think they are in the woodworking section.

[@JasonNesquik]

Thanks! I'll give that a look! :D

[@fionam1177]

Thank you so much :)

[@alwexxxx]

What if my boston fern is like... really really brown... like maybe 3 strands have some green... is it too late??? :(

[@PlantzNThings]

it's worth a shot... make your you keep it moist

[@lolgirlgamer]

Can you make a vid for reptile friendly plants that would go good in vivariums/terrariums?

[@PlantzNThings]

I can sure try.. it's been a while since i looked into pet friendly plants.

[@lolgirlgamer]

Plants that will do well under uva/uvb lights with different kind of bulbs like ceramic heat emitters or basking lights but that are also reptile friendly. Tropical vivariums and desert terrariums. Also moss and good cover plants for indoor and outdoor enclosures. I'm new to the plant world but would love to get some of these going for my box turtle and future Red Foot tortoise :)

[@Mark-cv9cd]

So... how are the ferns now?

[@jeanneorr44]

i have the same problem but my fern is in a 10 inch pot and lookin bad , yes my family who dont live with me want me to get rid of my plants and i did for awhile but i wasnt as happy so now i just ignore them and do what i want love your videos ty

[@jenjenm8457]

I love the tarp thing you're planting on, what's it called? Where did you get it? Thanks!

[@PlantzNThings]

This is called a Tabletop tarp...lol you can buy it from Leevalley.com I have also seen cheaply made ones that are a little smaller At the dollar store occasionally... buy cheaply made i mean the snaps are made of plastic and not metal... and the tarp itself feels thinner... but still does the job.

[@ExtreemeIndiaJOlene]

good video !! 😃 im a beginner !! No worries here This is natural for me!! Thx!haha

[@DrACCook]

Thank you! Best video on ferns. I’m ready to cut 🤣

[@nikkim2811]

I just clipped the yellow part off the leaves. Is that enough or does the whole stem have to be cut?

[@ac9030]

Nicole Murray that should be fine. That’s what I do with my ferns!

[@nikkim2811]

@@ac9030 okay thanks :)

[@PlantzNThings]

i'm not sure what its called.. i've had it for 20 years. my grandmother gave it to me as a gift. they used to sell it at a company called lee valley tools. however i just checked their online store and they don't seem to carry it anymore

[@PlantzNThings]

Thanks :)

[@swet0909]

Hi, I followed the process and am waiting on my dried ferns to grow. I know it will take a while but I'd love to know how your ferns are doing now! Thanks.

[@PlantzNThings]

Hi :) I don't have any ferns at the moment... They were growing great but had such limited space... I hope to grow more ferns in the future.

[@swet0909]

Thanks. Update: after I cut the fern in two last week, i repotted them into 2 I've the soil is moist at all times. I don't expect that things start to grow immediately, but i think the existing stems are drooping even more. Should i change something I'm doing? They sit before a West side window.

[@genieoleskie-dorsey983]

I have a very large fern that I've been trying to maintain since spring (for some reason ferns and I don't get along-I have trouble maintaining them while I love plants and haven't had trouble with any other species; either water too much or not enough) of last year and essentially made it through winter indoors and I've moved the fern back outside in indirect sunlight and fertilized, but now my fern is very brown and losing most of its leaves, I'm contemplating transplanting the fern to the yard, perhaps the environment would be more to its liking, promoting growth and a healthier plant instead of being in a container; any words of wisdom would greatly be appreciated!

[@PlantzNThings]

Genie Oleskie-Dorsey ferns are interesting plants... once they fill the pot they dry out VERY quickly... this is likely what you're experiencing. I would recommend dunking the pot in a bucket of water once or twice a week for 10 minutes or so.... this will rehydrate the core of the root ball and really benefit your plant... let it drip in the shower or in the sink then put it back in the window. Ferns like to always be moist but not sitting in a pond. Let me know how it works for you.

[@genieoleskie-dorsey983]

PlantzNThings thank u so much, will do!

[@elizabethpowers7706]

Genie Oleskie-Dorsey Ferns dont like me either!

[@doragomes1668]

I recently bought some ferns online, which was the worst plant purchasing experience so far. So the seller sent me some almost dried out ferns, bare root wrapped in a wet napkin. The roots are all dried up as well. I potted them in moist soil as soon as I got them. Its been three days...they look pathetic. Do you think they will survive? Or should I just take the roots out and put them in water?

[@PlantzNThings]

If you are keeping the soil moist that should be fine... the issue with pulling it out of the soil no is if this already stressed plant is starting to put out new roots they could be damaged in the move and be worse for the plant. Give them time... it usually takes a few weeks to see any new growth... first it needs to establish below ground... then it will work on above the soil

[@agnesurbaniak8499]

Hello! I really need your help. My fern is almost dead from what I can tell. There was a new growth a couple of months ago but now it’s dried out. I want to revive it as my mom bought for me when I gave birth to my son! Pls pls pls help!

[@soscobra]

LOL Man, I hear you, I have plants all over the house. I'm in zone 7 so wintertime is bad with everything coming indoors. I should do videos. What camera do you use?

[@tenzinglobsang8587]

My boston ferns are all dying and dry. It is HOT and dry where I live so I make it a point to keep the soil moist and mist them too but so luck so far. Do let me know what else I could do to save them. 😭😭

[@PlantzNThings]

I would recommend soaking the pots in a bucket of water for 20 min or so to really soak the roots... as the ferns get bigger their wirey roots don't easily let water penetrate the root ball

[@sassyfrassc9397]

What kind of soil did you use again

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you for watching :) Have fun with your plants.. they're tough :)

[@Trinity5987]

hi there! I have a question, how many times a week should I water my fern to ensure that it's moist but not soaking wet?

[@PlantzNThings]

+Trinity5987 the easiest way to do this... is check the pot for weight... as the plant grows the root system gets very dense and the water has a hard time penetrating.... when the pot becomes light... soak the pot in a bucket of water... I would leave it in there for 20-30 minutes and then let it drip.... this will soak the plant to the core... making the plant happy

[@Trinity5987]

PlantzNThings thank you so much! I'm just in the process of rescuing one! it's become terribly hot at this point and most of the plants are having a tough time :-(

[@PlantzNThings]

good luck with your project :)

[@Julie_Truly_in_KY]

How can I soak it in a bucket of water if it’s in a decorative pot?

[@fionam1177]

Hi, may I ask what is that blue table cover ? Where did you get it? I saw it in a lot of your video, I try to find it, but I can't find it anywhere. That covering looks very useful. I used newspaper and I still manage to get soil and water everywhere. Thanks a lot.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Fiona M it's a tabletop tarp. they have it for sale at www.leevalley.com they ship internationally

[@christinemanglona3366]

Mine have many brown sticks??? And 2-3 green stems what do i do? Cut those brown sticks out??

[@PlantzNThings]

Buy brown sticks... do you mean old dead leaves then yes... remove those... if you mean the spore producing part that some ferns create... you can remove those too if you find them unsightly

[@dmitrielbert6989]

I just want to know what to do with my clipping I got from someone. My husband waited too late to buy them this Spring and I lucked up on a clipping; it's in a wet paper towel that's soaking in water. Help

[@adhirakokad2407]

My Boston fern is left with only 3 leaves with 2 dried and dead leaves. So how can I save it ? Plz reply...

[@PlantzNThings]

There are a lot of causes for it to not do well.... and the cause will determine what needs to be done to save it. if you use facebook you can post photos to the Plantznthings what's growing page and we can help you out.

[@Hkiwi1846]

i have rabbits foot fern what is your job are you a botinist btw i have 3 grapfruit and bill the maragold is good but his brother fell over and is still doing good

[@nikkiv4400]

This helped me soooooo much, thank you 😊

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm so glad!

[@conchitawashington4340]

Thank you for this great helpful information

[@PlantzNThings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PlantzNThings]

AWESOME! do you eat them? I have never tried

[@jayparker96]

1.99 fern.... boyyyy have things changed lool

[@kylejulescrook]

Man you sound like Tom Green.lol😆

[@pheelickscanari904]

My Autumn fern is drying out so much and yet it's so small and its very temperamentl

[@Nancy-rk9zp]

Can I trim all around it including from the top? I have a fern in the bathroom on a small shelf and I want to keep it small. Thanks

[@PlantzNThings]

+Nancy Fuentes If course you can trim the tome and sides... I wouldn't do it monthly... but occasionally is the plant is getting out of control, you can tame the beast. keep in mind that it wont dwarf the plant... the new growth with still be long. and the trim ends will look like trimmed ends... but if you don't mind that look go for it :)

[@Nancy-rk9zp]

awesome, thanks

[@digitalfusionpk]

is there any specific time of the year or weather for replantation or propagation?

[@PlantzNThings]

spring time is always best... but I do it when I feel like it... no matter the season

[@stardewpanda]

Thank you!!

[@FreeAmerican]

Many comments were deleted. I wonder why?

[@morningglory3323]

I heard the moisture control encourages bugs.

[@PlantzNThings]

It can.. only because the soil stays moist for a longer period. But it is a good fit for some plants.