House ferns are very easy to care for. You just need to remember these simple rules

The decorative value of ferns meant that, once growing only in the wild, they settled in our homes for good. Already our grandmothers loved these! No wonder they add charm to any interior.

Home ferns and the requirements in their cultivation

One of the most important rules when growing ferns is caring for its substrate. First of all, it should not be allowed to dry out. The land should be fertile and retain moisture well. You also need to ensure adequate air humidity in the room. On the other hand, water for watering ferns should be soft.

House ferns: what light suits them?

Varieties of domestic ferns feel best at room temperature. If you want your plant to be healthy, do not place the pot in a draft or directly next to a heat source. Of course, they like bright places, but not in direct sunlight. Therefore, it is best to put them on the north or south window.

The requirements also depend on the variety of the domestic fern

Individual varieties of ferns also have their own specific requirements:

• Pellea – requires slightly different care. In summer it should be watered moderately, while in winter it should be watered very rarely – it does not like excess moisture.
• Nephrolepsis – it is undemanding and at the same time one of the most impressive ferns. Although it likes moisture, you should not allow water to accumulate in the base. Only soft water should be used to water the plant.
• Dawalia – especially its young specimens, they like moisture very much, they need sprinkling and additional feeding.
• Asplenium – a very popular fern. Likes soft water and frequent sprinkling. It tolerates periodic drying better than excess water. We feed it from March to October, every 2-3 weeks, with multi-component fertilizers.

Trivia: fern superstitions

If you are not convinced by the aesthetic qualities of ferns, which were extremely popular especially in the 90s, see for yourself that it is really worth keeping a fern at home. It is said that this flower drives away evil spirits and unfriendly stares. In addition, it was once believed that he supports household members during diseases, gathering bad energy and all ailments. Interestingly, the fern has been considered a magical plant for centuries. There was a reason why people waited for an unusual fern to appear on Midsummer’s Eve.