Dividing plants, how I do it!

[@linrocio]

I would love to see an update on these ferns! If possible 💗

[@miriamwalden3246]

Just what I needed to see. Time to divide my ferns!

[@sunflower3572]

Thank you for the close ups and the great visuals, they are very helpful. Valuable information, great video.

[@susanlowell4759]

Thanks for the neat podcast, Ray. It takes guts to decide to saw apart your first root bound plant.

[@williamskipper8945]

Coming back to see how those ferns are doing!!!

[@HorticultureGeek]

They are doing great. I will try to post an update video soon.

[@lisabridgeman3554]

You did a 👍 job and thank you so much for sharing

[@HorticultureGeek]

You are so welcome

[@pocahontasprincess4197]

The dog is a cutie walking around in the background🐕

[@bearwishperer2150]

Good job! I'm surprised how well it turned out. I'll use a saw next time I have to divide something.

[@charlottejones1576]

Looks like I have some work to do. Thanks for the saw idea. I had been using a shovel. Very informative video. Thanks

[@wyyeti4004]

Delightful to see a new video from you! I’ve always been a 🐓 when it comes to ferns. Good information!

[@lindathompson3676]

Thank you so much! I just did this to my queen fern here in Georgia zone 7b. I tried old pair of wire cutters and it was touch. I will finish the job and find and old saw!

[@lonwat9339]

😊fixin to,.. pokey...you must be a fellow Texan. I know exactly what you're saying! Love this video!

[@HorticultureGeek]

I’m actually from South Carolina but I live in Arkansas so I have a mixed bag of southern speak. 😂 😂. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@MizMundoAdventures]

Impressed 👏👏

[@BevRaznoff]

can you grow plants from the roots that you cut off the bottoms??

[@HorticultureGeek]

It is possible as long as enough of the root and a growth point is saved you certainly can give it a try. Plants are fickle sometimes so I don’t want to say 100% yes but I would give it a try.

[@lisabridgeman3554]

You need to do another video when the weather permits about the 4 ferns and how they are doing

[@HorticultureGeek]

You are in luck. I did an update video not long ago. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKOzd4SkbMqLhbMsi=0dO5YrBQJG0kJm9V Enjoy!

[@connierobbins761]

Enjoyed your video.Dug my saw out and I am about to tackle my Kimberly and Macho ferns. Fingers crossed.😊 I think I will try the Macho in the ground. Have you ever tried not using a pot? Thanks from Tennessee 🌞

[@HorticultureGeek]

I keep my tender ferns in pots so that I can bring them inside for the winter. But I have seen people plant them and then go through the process of digging them up in the winter. I have several hardy ferns planted in the ground and they are beautiful.

[@connierobbins761]

@@HorticultureGeek thanks for your response.I think I will try it.Hope to get to it tomorrow.Anxious to try out my saw.😊🌞

[@annkosek5349]

if you bring boston ferns in from outside do you spray them for nats and mosquitoes?

[@HorticultureGeek]

You can absolutely spray them. I typically spray with a dawn dish soap mix unless they have a visible bug infestation then I will use a chemical spray or insecticidal soap.

[@wyyeti4004]

Ray…would you, perchance, be able to do a video addressing traveling with plants? Or, care of indoor and outdoor plants when you’re away? (We have no one to look after ours.) I’ve had to give away so many houseplants & a lot of my outdoors plants whenever we take our trailer and go. I’ve narrowed it down to a jade plant, a small succulent, a mid-size zamioculcus (ZZ plant), and a very small ivy. Your enthusiasm is amazing! Thank you! P.S. Any unusual planters or things used as planters that you’ve seen or might consider using? Just curious.

[@lonwat9339]

Could you give approximation of fertilizer and soil for the ferns please?

[@HorticultureGeek]

The soil depends on the size container you use. You want fresh soil around the root ball without burying the root ball any deeper than it already was. For fertilizer you want a root stimulator not an all purpose. Ferns don’t need a lot of fertilizer in general but when diving they do benefit from a root stimulant like bio tone. Maybe use half a cup around the root ball or follow the package instructions. Hope that helps.

[@lonwat9339]

When is best time for dividing potted ferns? I'm in zone 7b

[@HorticultureGeek]

Fall or spring will work. I typically do it in the spring. You just want it to be cool enough that the plant won’t have heat stress on top of getting ripped apart but warm enough that they still have time to root in and be happy.

[@brendaroseberry5637]

That’s exactly what I do.

[@debbiechaille6535]

Will you take these.plants inside for the winter?? I have the most HUGE plants that I have only had 1 summer that I can't bear to loose!! I'm so thankful I found your channel. Bring in? or winter in pots outside. I'm in ZONE 6A

[@HorticultureGeek]

I bring mine into my garden shed for the winter. It protects against frost/freeze. Ferns like this are not hardy so any freeze will kill them. If your plants are not hardy in your area then yes you should bring them inside.

[@debbiechaille6535]

So in a dark area or keep in sunlight?? Water regularly or let them go dormant?? I just cut mine up into 4 plants!!! Oh I pray this saves all these starts for spring.

[@debbiechaille6535]

Ray...should I water thru the winter once I bring them in? or go doormant?

[@HorticultureGeek]

@@debbiechaille6535 yes they will need occasional water.

[@nanci6134]

Should root ball be soaked and pulled apart to encourage new growth? You make me nervous sawing on nice tailgate lol

[@HorticultureGeek]

You certainly could but I’m this case I was already putting the plant into so much stress I didn’t think root teasing was really needed. And yes after I got them planted as you saw a gave them a good soaking. I don’t do that before hand just because it’s extra messy. 😁🤣

[@nanci6134]

Oh ok that explains it..will you be showing how to overwinter

[@HorticultureGeek]

I certainly can show how I do it. Thanks!

[@michellebroussard4782]

I know this is a year old post, so i hope someone responds. Can you do this when planting ferns in the yard?

[@HorticultureGeek]

Absolutely you can. Depending on where you live if you are already hot for the season make sure to keep a close check on the plants for water.

[@charmainerichards6801]

Thank you so much for your video because my Boston fren was root Bon I mean it was ridiculous. I used a bread knife to cut through it to divide it and I got two plants, but I think I took off too much of the dirt around the other one so I’m gonna watch that I want to see if it catches But thank you so much for this video. It was very very helpful and I’m glad I watched it before I replanted mine.👏🏼💚🌿🪴

[@HorticultureGeek]

I’m so happy it was helpful. Good luck with your ferns.