What are the cultivation methods and precautions for the bird's nest fern?
The bird's nest fern has high ornamental value and a strong tropical flavor. When cultivating it, it depends on the method, and some necessary precautions should also be noted. Below, the editor introduces the propagation methods and precautions for the bird's nest fern. I hope everyone enjoys it.
Bird's nest fern cultivation methods
1. Temperature: For bird's nest ferns, whether as household potted plants or for productive cultivation, in winter it is better to keep the greenhouse temperature above 15°C so that growth can continue. If conditions are not available, at least the shed should be kept at a minimum of 5°C. If the temperature is too low, the leaf edges will turn brown, and the plant may even die from cold damage.
2. Lighting: The original environment of the bird's nest fern is in humid jungles, and it is more of an epiphyte. It only needs a small amount of scattered light to grow normally. Therefore, potted plants can be kept indoors in a bright location. If they are placed outdoors in a shaded spot or in a greenhouse for a short time in spring and autumn, it is even more beneficial for their growth and can increase the glossiness of the leaves.
3. Water: During the growing season, especially in summer, watering of the bird's nest fern should be sufficient. In addition to cultivating the substrate, the leaves should be washed two or three times a day, and the surrounding ground should be sprinkled with water to maintain the local environment. High air humidity can increase the glossiness of the leaves and is very beneficial for the germination of spore leaves.
4. Soil: The potting substrate for bird's nest ferns can mainly be humus soil or peat soil, vermiculite, etc., mixed with a small amount of river sand. It can also be made by evenly mixing fern roots, broken tree bark, moss, or crushed bricks with a small amount of humus. In addition, a small amount of crushed lime can be added to the pot each spring, which is beneficial for the growth and development of nearby plants.
5. Fertilizer: During the season of vigorous growth, it is recommended to apply a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every half month to promote a large number of new leaves. If the plant lacks fertilizer, the leaf edges will also turn brown. When the summer temperature is above 32°C and the winter greenhouse temperature is below 15°C, all forms of topdressing should be stopped.
Precautions for bird's nest ferns
1. The bird's nest fern is suitable for growing in peat soil or humus soil, and the suitable temperature for the growth of the bird's nest fern is 22-27°C.
2. Under conditions of high temperature and high humidity in summer, the growth of new leaves requires more water to maintain air humidity.
3. The cultivation of the bird's nest fern does not require too much sunlight; only a small amount of scattered light is enough for normal growth.
During the growing season, bird's nest ferns should be watered thoroughly. When the winter room temperature is low, keep the soil moist.
Growth habits of the bird's nest fern
Bird's nest ferns are distributed in many tropical regions. They attach to tree trunks, rock walls, etc. The base has many other tree species shaped like nests, hence the name. The rhizome of the bird's nest fern is short and thick, and the fronds cluster from the underground stem, forming a nest from the center.
It likes high temperatures and does not like glare, and especially likes to attach to tree trunks in forests or rocks under forests that receive rain.