Watering, fertilizing, overwintering and more

Plant the nest fern

Of the Nest fern actually grows as a ride-on plant on the trees of the rainforest and not in the ground. Accordingly, he prefers a special substrate or a mixture of compost and foliage soil.

Water and fertilize the nest fern

The nest fern likes to have an evenly moist substrate. Don't let this get too dry before watering. Calcareous water is not suitable. If you can, then water your nest fern with rainwater, otherwise let the tap water stand for a few days.

The nest fern does not need a lot of nutrients. Therefore, it is enough to take it about once a month fertilize. Add a little liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water for plants that are sensitive to lime. If your nest fern gets brown leaves, fertilize it a little more often and at the same time increase the humidity by spraying the fern.

The nest fern in winter

Since the nest fern does not have any seasons such as summer and winter in its homeland, it does not need any special care at the different times. However, from October to February you can limit the fertilization a little and water your nest fern a little less.

The propagation of the nest fern

Like other ferns, the nest fern can be reproduced by spores. You can find these on the underside of its leaves, which are up to one meter long. In July or August, put the spores on a mixture of soil and sand without covering them with it.

Pull a transparent film over the nursery pot and place it in a bright, warm place with around 22 ° C to 24 ° C. Keep the substrate evenly moist. The first green should appear after about two to three weeks.

The most important care tips in brief:

• Pour regularly with low-lime water
• Fertilize about once a month
• preferred location: partially shaded to shady