The American fern, also known as the Boston fern, is considered to be one of the most widely grown species in Brazilian homes. After all, the American fern is a plant that adapts very well to indoor environments. Its presence gives beauty, freshness and also helps improve air quality. So, there is no shortage of reasons to have one at home, right?
Discover in this post interesting features and curiosities about the American fern and find out how to grow, propagate and decorate your home with this beautiful and showy plant.
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American fern: characteristics and curiosities
The American fern, also known as the Boston fern, has this popular name for a number of factors, among which we can highlight:
- The species was discovered in the city of Boston;
- It is a plant widely cultivated in North American cities;
- This species has undergone genetic improvements in the American city, becoming even more resistant and adaptable.
Native to North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Asia (Indonesia), the American fern is a typical tropical plant. With a perennial life cycle, American ferns have a short growth and a soft, non-woody stem.
According to Feng Shui, fern is a plant that attracts areas of prosperity, purifies negative energies and protects your home from negative vibes.
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How to take care of the American fern
The American fern is very fond of hot and humid climates and does not tolerate intense cold (winds and frosts). As for lighting, the American fern is a partial shade or diffused light plant, that is, it should never be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. No wonder the plant is widely grown indoors such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and offices.
To strengthen the American fern in a pot or flowerpot, it is recommended to use organic material so that the soil is strengthened with humus. This care will ensure that the leaves of the American fern plant remain a bright, vivid green.
It is also worth noting that the American fern is a plant that appreciates high humidity. Therefore, the advice is to water the fern every day in small quantities, avoiding the substrate from becoming soggy.
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Can you water the fern leaves?
It is not recommended to water the leaves of the American fern. The ideal is to water the substrate of the American fern plant directly, preferably every day in small quantities, avoiding the soil from becoming soggy.
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How to propagate the American fern
The American fern plant can multiply through its tufts. This is one of the most practiced multiplication processes and generates adult plants. To carry out the multiplication of the tufts it is necessary to follow some important steps.
How to propagate American fern seedlings: step by step
- Remove the potted American fern and remove the soil from the roots;
- Separate the tufts with your hands. At this stage, if the roots are very scrambled, try to separate them with gardening scissors;
- Plant the tufts in pots with soil mixed with organic matter;
- Finally, keep the pot in a shady place and water the substrate directly when it is dry.
Important tip: The ideal time for the multiplication of the American fern plant is winter.
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How to use the American fern in decoration
The American fern has a strong aesthetic and emotional appeal to activate our childhood memories. Their presence is almost always associated with grandparents’ homes.
They can be grown indoors and outdoors as long as they are protected from direct sunlight, ferns, because they are rustic plants, easily connect with the most diverse styles of decoration.
Inside, the American fern brings beauty, freshness, humidity and even improves air quality. No wonder the fern is also part of the list of plants for the bedroom, as it acts as a great air filter, removing several toxins per hour, such as formaldehyde and xylene.
The American fern can be scattered throughout different parts of the home, be it on the coffee table, side table, hutch, living room shelf, sideboard or even in hanging pots. THE the macrame potted American fern decoration is a charm in itself.
In outdoor environments, the American fern can be placed in hanging gardens fixed to the structure of the pergola or to the roof of the terrace or balcony. Growing in hanging pots also facilitates the healthy growth of American fern leaves.
If the environment still allows it, the advice is also to bet on the construction of a green wall. In space, the American fern can be mixed with other foliage, bringing even more texture, color and life to the environments.
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