How to Grow Beautiful Boston Ferns for Little to No Cost!

[@pkirkey6932]

This video is, by far, the most complete tutorial on the care and propagation of ferns out there.

[@MariaWalker-qo3vi]

Totally ❤

[@colleenakaleeannrogers1486]

You have done an excellent job going through the steps. I am now confident that I can divide my fern without all the anxiety I was having before. Thank you!

[@lindaduneman5252]

Finally a very precise, informative care video for my Boston Fern. Growing outside it explodes with growth and as soon as I bring it in, it starts dying. Now I know what I've been doing wrong and looking forward to doing all you taught me. Thank you.

[@vasishta6665]

Propagated thru Rhizomes/bulbs. Got hundreds of them when I reported one old boston fern. Sprouted in 30 days.Thank you for the info.

[@janetleeharrison]

In the past I never seemed to have good luck with Boston ferns. But, now I think I was unknowningly buying ALMOST root bound ferns. They looked great for the first 3-4 months before they started to slowly turn brown. I'm encouraged to try them again after watching this. And I'm going to try growing from tubers as well. Thanks for the useful info & have a great afternoon!👍

[@tootiemoonie]

Thank you for sharing. Time for me to overwinter my fern - which is decidedly root bound. Will definitely divide in the spring and also do some tuber propagation.

[@odddessy4746]

I was just trying to repot my fern and found a bunch of tubers which led me here. Now I’ve got 24 planted as well as divided my original and I’m excited to see what happens. I’ve got plenty of patience and not any funds for new plants. Gonna have a really pretty porch eventually. :) Thanks for the clear information, enjoyed learning from you.

[@Je050209]

Learned so much about Boston ferns growth and care. Very straight forward and easy to follow. Thank you very much!

[@toninelson1956]

Wow! Thank you for all the information! You are the fern whisperer ❤

[@rebeccaestes6181]

Great video. Love your teaching style and the concise way you explain things. Thanks for sharing your information!

[@leahsandow9300]

Great tips, I will never look at a tuber again the same way, thanks for sharing!....Subscribed :)

[@billoxiiboy]

That was an awesome straight-to-the-point video! Thanks for the easy-to-follow propagation instructions. Also, a little tip I found particularly good for Boston Ferns is Epsom Salts. It was an accident really...here in Australia, we are regularly on water restrictions. I took buckets of water from my wife's Epsom Salt bath and emptied it on my potted garden - the following week I saw a mass explosion of foliage growth on my Pittosporum and my Boston ferns. Now I give them a treatment every six months. I'm careful of the potential salt build up and certain plants like conifers and leafy veg don't like the Epsom Salts. But the Bostons sure respond well. Thanks again Tommy!

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Awesome! Thank you for the tip.

[@danapepper3737]

You are an excellent teacher! Thanks so much. I have 3 10” pots I over wintered in my basement under grow lights. They are definitely root bound and ready to be divided so I am going to try and propagate them.. What are the lighting requirements for that? Should I keep under grow lights and if so for how long. Also when do you start to fertilize new plants? Thanks again for sharing your info I am now a new subscriber! 😃🌿

[@mizsherm4352]

Thanks for the in depth info, I bought my first Boston Fern this afternoon and immediately thought WTF was I thinking! So I divided it just like you said and I planted them in two concrete urns and tomorrow I'll get some fertilizer. Hopefully mine will end up looking as gorgeous as yours.

[@wenonadailey1421]

Great in depth info on the Boston Fern! Maybe mine will survive and thrive now with this great master class!!😊

[@triciaconner291]

Great video! My mom always had beautiful Boston ferns. For her funeral, we had two large ones on the altar steps. I just divided one of them into three! With your advice I'm hoping I can grow them (&keep them alive). I want to give them to some special people in her life.

[@researchbear4074]

Thank YOU, I learn so much from you!!!!! I love these ancient plants

[@margaretdossantos7563]

Could you do a video of how to locate and propergating from Boston Fern runners or Stolons please

[@ginafriend1690]

Hi and thanks for info on ferns. I have elephant ears and they are much like ferns, as in watering daily and placed out of direct sun. They don't care as much for fertilizer however. Easy and grow ginormous!! Enjoy your day! 😊

[@timmangan1734]

Awesome video and education! I have some massive variety of typical and rare ferns. Yes they do take time to grow.

[@debramoore7049]

Hey just found you guys Channel thank you so much on the Boston Ferns info May GOD Bless you guys

[@GinaSiska]

I had know idea about the tubers but I do know how quickly those suckers get root bound 😣. I was just wondering when you’d have a new video!.

[@sunflower3572]

Outstanding video. Great information and visuals. Thank you!

[@davidbean7125]

Thanks man! Great info.

[@echandoaperder]

Very useful video! Right now I have ferns that could fill at least 50 pots, maybe even 100!! What am I waiting for? 😅😅

[@EmmaEffa]

Thank you so much. This is definitely the best Boston Fern propagation video I have come across!!

[@C-Sabien]

i propagated mine by directing those roots coming out of the top of the soil into other pots.

[@TimelessLisa]

Thanks for explaining the Fern tubers so well. My daughter bought a 8" pot that was incredibly rootbound and it had dozens of these tubers when we repotted it and we didn't know what to with them. I stuck them in an empty planter with the smallest plants that separated. Only a few sprouted but now I know what to do thanks.

[@sheilaberrigan9736]

so interesting and so helpful....thankyou

[@Jennifer-xf7bs]

Love this! So excited about the tubers!

[@simonmills2375]

Mate. Thank you so much. I've got the root bound not watering right problem. And I would like a few more for the house. Gonna do just what you said. Cheers from NZ

[@WalkerHoundGal]

You’re an amazing teacher! Thank you!💚

[@n.v.b2]

Thank you for such an informative video. You are the first person who explained the tubers as well.

[@beatrizlrodriguez4348]

great, simple, clear demonstration, thank you!

[@shanana327]

Finally, someone who will definitely know the answer to my question! I sure hope you check in on your comments bc I’m holding my breath for your direction. A couple of tubers came loose from my sword fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia), or what’s sometimes referred to as a Boston fern, although Boston ferns don’t have tubers (or bulbs). You & I have the same fern (N. cordifolia)! They get a bad rap in some states as being invasive, but that’s another story that stems (pun intended) from indigenous species growers & from people who don’t realize nothing’s invasive when properly contained (like in pots, baskets, planter boxes, landscaping with under-matting & edging dividers), etc. So if anyone has what they refer to as a Boston fern/sword fern, but they discover it has tubers, they actually have a tuber sword/duffi fern (N. cordifolia). It’s the only kind that grows tubers/bulbs so it’s a sure fit way to ID it. So put aside all the nonsense about invasive species bc if you’re on here then you already know how your garden grows & how to maintain vegetation. What do these non-indigenous ferns have that sets them apart from the rest? Well being that they’re the only ones to grow tubers; which store nutrients & moisture (like a smart system, or a hump to a camel), they’re the only ones that produce absolutely delicious “fern potatoes” or “sweet treat potato grapes”! Big in New Zealand, Australia, & throughput Asia under various names. The fur rubs off easily with a gentle rub under cool water exposing what looks like a shiny, polished grape if you prefer a smooth textured delicacy. People roast them & put them in salads, they kabob them over fire, they soak them in citrus fruit & candy them, they serve them in dark rum, they travel well for outdoor adventures, & so on. The entire plant, every single part of it, is edible & certain parts are favored by chickens & other parts are ware favorite to others animals. (Specifically this fern). Okay, here’s where I need your help: I cannot determine which end is which. The two tubers that came loose when I was mixing in new soil happened to be about 3/4 the size of a mature grape & they both came clean off (no root or attachment intact). I’d like to show you a pic of them for advice as I’d like to bury only the root side with the top side exposed & pointing zenith/up. Can anyone help me: ID these two little bulbs’ rooting & sprouting ends? Mine aren’t as mature as the ones on your video & I didn’t cut them off; they were just incidental drop offs & I want to see if I can propagate them, And, if a pic can be shared under comments, then that’d be my second call for help from anyone who knows. I’m so happy I found this channel! Just liked & subscribed & about to see what else you have on your channel. Perhaps, you can try some of the recipes the tubers are used in in other countries & let us know what you think. Please keep your videos coming! I love how your enthusiasm, style, content, & detailed info!❤️🌿👍🏻🌿😁🪴⭐️💚

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

I appreciate all of the information as I’ve learned new things from reading your comment. They only help I can give may not be the answer you are looking for. The only way I’ve ever planted the tubers were to lightly burry the whole tuber with out much attention to which way it is pointed. They are so vigorous that I haven’t seen much difference in growth results of different tuber planting positions, but haven’t really tested it either.

[@shanana327]

With that, I’ll do as you do & get to burying them. Think I should make a terrarium environment until they start (like by cutting a plastic bottle & placing over them or using a plastic bag to keep moisture in? I’m in houston so we get super hot weather. Start em indoors or outside, I wonder. Oh, here’s a couple of links about recipe ideas for people animals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWLbeHqhgZqcebs kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpaTdKeEqcaSaLM

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

@@shanana327 they just like to stay moist but not water logged and warm. However you create those conditions they will appreciate it!

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

@@shanana327 and thank you for the links! I will check them out

[@reginagray992]

😊

[@Takamine65]

Thank you! I fell in love with their foliage last year on my porch. I will be dividing one I kept through the winter.

[@jennifermccauley4008]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@bogeo3050]

Great video love Boston ferns. I never knew about the bulbs, how long can u keep these bulbs. Like if u didn’t want to use them until next year to start ferns again is this possible or do they need to be planted as soon as they come off the mother fern? U have gained a new subscriber with this vid

[@MobileTaz]

Not sure if they'll survive a whole season, but they're like any other bulb/corm. Cool dry storage will keep their metabolism slow, and it'll take them a while to use up their energy stores. But the more energy they use up in storage (even stored under ideal conditions) the less energy they will have left to put into creating a healthy plant once they're in the ground. Old bulbs do sprout, but they tend to grow weaker plants that take longer to mature.

[@rovan26]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@annatomacari9349]

Excellent video on my favorite plant!!

[@ValerieSue]

Can you divide a fern in the fall (now, in South Texas) or should I wait till spring? Should and and if so how should I winterize them? I don’t have a basement or greenhouse to store them in. You explained so well in your video. 😁 Thank you!

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Wait till spring if you don’t have a greenhouse.

[@KatherineEdwards-c8o]

13:50 Can you do this in August? I'm in east Texas. It's like a greenhouse. But next month is September. What to do with Boston ferns in the fall and winter months?

[@Tacha1007]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@DvD21mIL]

Thank you, I’ll try to propagate mine too

[@punkrawkgen]

Can you do both, divide and plant some tubers? Would it be too much stress for the fern?

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

You can definitely do both

[@memorymejiabierman5592]

Love the details here.Thank you so much

[@thecrunchyleafnutrition]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@garychapman456]

Great video! I kept expecting a picture of how these beautiful ferns were used back in June. 🙂

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

That was the plan, but the part of the video where I mention it got messed up 😔

[@stefaanwalleghem2746]

don't have those ferns but looks really nice and the video is really interesting to watch

[@clwest3538]

Thanks for the info on the tubers! I had no idea. I have 3 little ones growing from 'runners' - was an experiment as I wasn't sure they would grow, but they did! I am ready to divide my big one and will look for the tubers and try that also! Thanks again!

[@wj744]

Thank you for taking your time to explain . You're the best.

[@susanrodriguez7168]

Thank you ,great tips ,getting ready to cut back my ferns and divide ,I will look for the pods ,hope I'm not to late for trimming back ,I'm in California,thanks again 🌿

[@carolherm]

Thank you. You are so informative and make propagating look so easy. I can't wait to try it!! Thanks

[@marionnixon817]

Thanks for all of this info! I never knew these could be grown from tubers. 😮

[@dorindafulton]

Thanks for sharing the info ☺️ I needed to know that. Now I can transplant my rescue fern. Have a great day and happy gardening 🌿🌱😊🤗

[@kerrimiller5302]

How can you water the plant for 30 minutes when all the water runs out of the pot? Thank you so much for all the advice and information of growing your own and propagating. I bought my plant this spring but I would usually put it in a little swim pool so it could hopefully drink from the bottom. I never felt good about watering it as it never seemed to absorb water

[@DrKayElaine]

thank you for sharing your knowledge. And for knowing and having the faith to realize there is always more than enough for everyone to expand and prosper.

[@katmd405]

Thank you for your expertise. I love Boston ferns. But didn’t think I could grow them.

[@Tojofica]

Just wot I was searching for, thanks for uploading! We bought our new home and there was a massive 1 that looked like it needed some TLC but the house became the 1st priority. 2 yrs on iv finally got around to try sorting out this poor plant and for some un be known reason, it's hung in there waiting. Removed it from its strangled root bound pot and came across those mini brain looking things so turned to Google which didn't help, then I found u here! 😍 There are literally 100s of these little tumours the majority brown..... Can these still be used or only the healthy coloured ones? Wish me luck, although I love plants and do try, I'm not very green fingered, I can even kill weeds which is a shame my tortoise needs them🤦‍♀️ Thanks in advance 😉

[@mb5612]

I learned so much from this video!!! Thank you so much!!

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

Great video. And no unnecessary music.

[@AngieDoesStuff]

I was just about to post a comment but you answered it! It was about when to divide a rootbound fern!

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Haha sometimes I get lucky and mention the relevant information 😂

[@jimhagler2242]

Thanks. What do you sell the small ferns for….. .if you don’t mind. Where to get the small hanging pots? Great video and info. How about spore propagation ? Thanks ….Jim in Texas

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

$10 for the small fern baskets.

[@lindak.bridges9195]

ThanK you sooooo much for this great video.

[@KatherineEdwards-c8o]

Do you have a video for overwintering Boston ferns? And thank you for your informative video

[@sharbearlyons]

Hi, awesome video! I was wondering which liquid nitrogen you use? There are so many!

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Depends on your preference. There is organic like fish emulsion or there are synthetic such as miracle grow.

[@sharbearlyons]

Awesome, thanks for responding!

[@marianunes6905]

Thanks a great teacher you are .👏👏

[@marinaharmon5775]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Will see if ours have some extra seeds to grow. I would love to bless my kids with some all the way from Africa.

[@juanitacox5762]

Thank you sir

[@arlenesharirjacobs222]

Can you take a fern plant from it's summer location and bring it indoors for the winter?

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Yes 👍

[@Sandy-pr5gz]

Great Video. Thank you for helping me. Can’t wait to start propagating.

[@michelec3423]

Absolutely love this video. You have a great teaching style! I am new to Boston Ferns and bought one yesterday. It is in a 3 season room with good lighting. Will look for all of the things you pointed out.Thank you! ❤

[@sb9442]

Ty so much as I love Boston ferns but never had much luck sadly bcuz I was not well informed regarding their care but you have solved that problem for me and I will most definitely try again

[@andrewtschramm]

Great video man!!! Would love a tutorial on trimming established ferns.

[@suzannemorton6351]

When to plant the little bulbs in v the fall or when and do you have to have a green house can you keep them in your basement

[@teresapisanello5464]

Hi! New follower here! Thank you for this channel! Loving it!! ❤️🙏 🤗 I just divided my fern and got about a million tubers!! Who knew??! 😂 Anyway, I'm about to plant some but I was just curious if the bigger ones are more mature and more apt to grow or maybe it doesn't matter? Another question if I may... What is the dilution ratio for the fish emulsion? Thank you so very much in advance and for your very informative channel! I'm about to binge watch 👍🤗❤️

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Bigger tubers tend to take easier but size isn’t always a factor. I use the dilution on the bottle instructions, but if I remember right I think it’s 1 oz per gal.

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

And thanks for watching and subbing!

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Great, informative video! Thank you! One question, how often do you water tubers?

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Just as they dry down a bit but not all the way dry

[@sweetboo1022]

Excellent video. Thank you... Wish me luck. I got 3 sickly ferns on sale & I will do my best to revive them.

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Thank you so much🐦 you're tutorial is far superior to other KZbin rs I have watch .thank you I'm going to try to separate my fern this weekend fingers crossed.😎 with the prices so high today I'm hoping for a successful separation❤🙏🐦

[@dinahduke1982]

Inlove how youb mentioned making thisna business. Thats noble of you to share yhat

[@mnoone6381]

Excellent informative video, thank you. Can i propagate now, zone 9 or do i wait till spring?

[@jennhanna8126]

wow, awesome video, thanx, i have big beautiful ladies in red how can i give them nitrogen during growing season without them turning green on me?!

[@MarySmith-dq9yu]

I just one today and it’s huge...thank you this was so helpful.

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

You are so welcome!

[@crystalvaughn3202]

this is a great video! thank you for explaining it so well!

[@winnysneece694]

Excellent video ❤

[@cherryberryblossom]

ok, im getting ready to do this now. can I put like 5 tubers in one big pot right away? instead of separate in little ones?

[@jadeskymoon]

I love this video! Thank you so much for making this, I thought I killed mine (way too much sun, it was like dust instead of leaves) but will separate it and try to find the seeds and revive this fern, whew! Excellent video and thank you! 🤗

[@barbaracole4314]

Thanks that's some great info, my ferns are outside year round, if they freeze they always come back, I will try this.

[@Happy_Nupur]

Very nice video.. can we use urea mixed in water instead to spray the fern?

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

I have not tried this so I am not sure. You can try Just be careful to not use too much where it will burn the plant

[@Happy_Nupur]

@@TheMoreYouGrow ok thanks 👍

[@noradunlap7539]

So helpful! Ty! Blessings! New Subby!!🙂

[@Skinny859]

Thank you so much for the tips!!!

[@tritian5874]

When looking at my foxtail fern I've noticed some tuber potato looking things. Is propagation the same as this Boston fern? Can i take some and plant em too? I'm now wondering if the tubers are a requisite to be called a fern lol.

[@LoveMYLabs]

Very informative. Love it! Thanks!

[@chrisby911]

Can you find tubers in Kimberly ferns as well. Thanks for sharing!❤❤

[@jaclynbanks6851]

Wait, my Boston ferns are massive and root bound but does not have bulbs/tubers? 😢

[@gianninacardinale2658]

Thank you so much for this class on ferns, I have a beautiful fern and I guess I’m doing the right way of watering and where it should be. I have a question though; I noticed that on the side of the leaves there is a vein growing with leaves and don’t know if I should transplant this or just leave it. You showed a nut like to propagate the plant. What should I do with this vein with already having its own leaves. Thank you.

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Just leave those on the plant 👍

[@valeriecooper9373]

Great video. Questions: once tubers are planted, do you put the underground lights?

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

No I just plant them and wait on them to sprout

[@surgeinc1]

I enjoyed this video and now wonder if this would work on other tuberous plants…Fox Tail fern or Takka plant?

[@TheMoreYouGrow]

Yes, absolutely works on foxtail fern I know

[@tameracoelho87]

Thank you great video!

[@karenadams5400]

I learned a lot from watching this video. Thank you!

[@tracyretter975]

I have a question. You talk about tubers, when I took the Boston fern that I have out of the pot there are no tubers anywhere in the pot. So, what does it mean if there are no tubers?

[@shirleycooleyga]

If you read the long post above, they answer this question. I type fern has tubers and one doesn’t. ❤