- Ferns are coming back into favor, and their beautiful appearance can be enhanced with simple home fertilization methods.
- Instead of purchased fertilizers, you can use coffee grounds, banana peels, tea water, and even natural yogurt.
- Discover how natural yogurt can revive your fern and make its leaves lush green again!
Mix 3 tablespoons of this with water and water your fern. The effect will delight you and you will even recommend it to your neighbors
Potted plants, unlike those growing in the ground, have less access to the nutrients they need. They get everything they need from the potting soil. It is therefore worth providing them with additional support in the form of liquid, home-made nutrients on a regular basis. Thanks to this, potted flowers will grow better and bloom more abundantly.
. In the times of the Polish People’s Republic it was in practically every Polish home. Today, its popularity is returning, and many people appreciate it due to its beautiful appearance and low care requirements. However, to keep the fern looking its best, it is worth fertilizing it from time to time. As with many other houseplants, you do not have to use purchased fertilizers to nourish your fern. What you have at home will be enough. Experts indicate that conditioners made from coffee grounds (for use in spring and summer), as well as banana peels and tea water will be great. If your fern is wasting away and its leaves are turning yellow, we recommend a quick conditioner based on natural yogurt.
Dissolve 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt in 1 liter of warm water. It is important that it does not have any additives in the form of syrups, fruit or seeds. Then wait until the water cools down completely and water the fern with the prepared conditioner. Natural yogurt is a great source of many valuable nutrients. It mainly contains proteins converted into amino acids, which have a great impact on leaf growth and create new plant tissues. The bacteria contained in yogurt have a positive effect on the soil.
How to care for a fern?
The fern is a plant that thrives in a humid environment, so it is crucial to provide it with appropriate soil and regular watering. The best choice will be light, permeable soil rich in humus, for example a special mixture for ferns or universal soil mixed with peat and perlite. Remember that the pot has drainage holes to prevent water stagnation and root rot.
Water the fern regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist but never wet. Check the humidity with your finger – if the top layer of soil is dry, it is a sign that the plant needs water. Ferns also love high air humidity, so in addition to watering, it is worth regularly sprinkling their leaves with soft, standing water, especially during the heating season. However, avoid spraying when the leaves are exposed to direct sunlight to avoid burns.
