Transfer before new shoots
The long-lived ferns should not be moved for many years if possible. If there is no other way, transplanting should take place in early spring before the fronds are sprouted again. The ideal period is between February and March. Who his fern If transplanted in autumn, it should be particularly important to protect it from frost afterwards.
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Choose a new location
Before you get to work, choose a suitable location. Again, you sure don't want to transplant the fern, do you? Of the Location for the fern should be in the shade to partial shade. Places under shade-giving conifers or other open trees prove to be well suited.
Prepare the soil well at the new location
Once the location has been determined, the ground there should be prepared:
- Dig the planting hole
- Loosen the earth in it
- Add humus z. B. in the form of rotted compost
- ensure good drainage
- possibly. Add peat (some Fern species need acidic pH)
Transplant step by step
Before digging out, you should know if your fern has shallow or deep roots. Most species have shallow roots such as the bracken. With a Digging fork you can lift out the root system.
After that, the fern can, if necessary, divided and be freed from old roots. After he has arrived at his new domicile and has been covered with earth, he will cast on. It is even better to briefly send the root ball to a dip station in a bucket of lukewarm water before planting.
In the first winter, it is advisable to cover the fern with a protective layer of leaves and / or brushwood, for example. It takes some time until it is properly rooted and is sensitive to frost as long as it is.
Tips & Tricks
At the wrong time, even ferns in the pot resent repositioning or turning and boycott this with brown fronds.
