Nephrolepis

The genus (Nephrolepis) includes about 30 species of ferns. These are herbaceous perennials with short rhizomes and tufts of pinnate leaves, which are called vayas. On the reverse side of the leaves there are small brown formations in the shape of a bean seed, inside them are enclosed spores with which the plant reproduces. Nephrolepis exaltata is the most common species characterized by light green pinnate, arched leaves with long thin green glossy serrated wrinkled leaves. From numerous varieties The Boston fern ("Boston fern") is widely distributed with wider and shorter wings. Among other varieties and hybrid forms that differ in color and appearance of vayi, it should be noted:' Teddy Jr 'with characteristic dense wavy lines and 'Sonata' with light green wings. In nephrolepis cordifolia narrow, dense, upward-pointing leaves.

The genus (Nephrolepis) includes about 30 species of ferns. These are herbaceous perennials with short rhizomes and tufts of pinnate leaves, which are called vayas. On the reverse side of the leaves there are small brown formations in the shape of a bean seed, inside them are enclosed spores with which the plant reproduces. Nephrolepis exaltata is the most common species characterized by light green pinnate, arched leaves with long thin green glossy serrated wrinkled leaves. From numerous varieties The Boston fern ("Boston fern") is widely distributed with wider and shorter wings. Among other varieties and hybrid forms that differ in color and appearance of vayi, it should be noted:' Teddy Jr 'with characteristic dense wavy lines and 'Sonata' with light green wings.

In nephrolepis cordifolia narrow, dense, upward-pointing leaves.

Cultivation

Nephrolepis are ferns that are widely distributed as houseplants, mainly because of their ease of cultivation. They require only a high humidity environment and a remote location from heat sources. These plants are grown both in pots and flower beds, both in single plantings and in compositions. In summer or in hot areas, they can be kept outdoors all year round, but in the shade, and when the temperature drops, they can be brought into the house.

Location

Nephrolepis prefers a well-lit diffused light place, however, feeling normal and in partial shade.

Temperature

The temperature in winter should not be lower than 10 °C. In other seasons, the optimal temperature is 18-20 °C.

Watering

Nephrolepis likes abundant and frequent watering and high humidity of the environment. The soil should never dry out.

Transplant

This plant likes it if it is often transplanted into a new pot, which should be done every spring. Previous containers are replaced with slightly larger pots. After the size of the pot is proportional to the size of the fully formed plant, it is recommended, on the contrary, to use this particular pot in the future, annually replacing part of the soil that fills it.

Reproduction

It is easily propagated in the spring by dividing the bush, sowing spores, and scions formed at the ends of leafless, scaly shoots. These offspring are transplanted into the soil with the addition of peat, well -watered, covered with a piece of plastic film, and the temperature is maintained at 15 °C. You can (also in the spring) divide adult plants, trying not to damage the roots and leaves. To produce new plants, they also collect brown formations located under the leaves and pour them on a sheet of paper, and then sow them on the surface of a highly moistened substrate of peat and coarse sand. The container is closed with a piece of plastic film and kept at a temperature of 25-28 °C in a semi-shaded place. As soon as a green fluffy cover is formed, the container is opened. When the shoots reach the size of 8-10 cm, they are planted singly in pots.

It is easily propagated in the spring by dividing the bush, sowing spores, and scions formed at the ends of leafless, scaly shoots. These offspring are transplanted into the soil with the addition of peat, well -watered, covered with a piece of plastic film, and the temperature is maintained at 15 °C. You can (also in the spring) divide adult plants, trying not to damage the roots and leaves.

To produce new plants, they also collect brown formations located under the leaves and pour them on a sheet of paper, and then sow them on the surface of a highly moistened substrate of peat and coarse sand. The container is closed with a piece of plastic film and kept at a temperature of 25-28 °C in a semi-shaded place. As soon as a green fluffy cover is formed, the container is opened. When the shoots reach the size of 8-10 cm, they are planted singly in pots.

Diseases

The fern is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. If the leaves are dry, then this indicates insufficient humidity, then the plant needs to be helped by immersing it in a bucket of water for a couple of minutes, then letting the excess water drain. If the plant is exposed to direct sunlight, it may cause discoloration of the leaves and burns on them; if there is a lack of nutrition - if fertilizers are not applied, the leaves may turn yellow. In some cases, the plant is affected by a brown worm, which causes yellowing of the foliage. They get rid of it by wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

The fern is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. If the leaves are dry, then this indicates insufficient humidity, then the plant needs to be helped by immersing it in a bucket of water for a couple of minutes, then letting the excess water drain.

If the plant is exposed to direct sunlight, it may cause discoloration of the leaves and burns on them; if there is a lack of nutrition - if fertilizers are not applied, the leaves may turn yellow.

In some cases, the plant is affected by a brown worm, which causes yellowing of the foliage. They get rid of it by wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

Acquisition

Boston fern and many other varieties of nephrolepis are easily purchased at gardening centers and flower shops. Buy plants with a glossy surface of a beautiful green color, without signs of drying out, with numerous, still folded leaves.