Light
Medium to bright indirect light away from harsh midday sun.
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House fern: even moisture without waterlogging
Nephrolepis exaltata. Fine fronds respond quickly to dry air and prolonged drought.
Watering
Do not let the root ball remain dry for long, but maintain drainage.
Soil
A light, humus-rich mix kept evenly moist.
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Care over time
Through the seasons
Winter heating raises the risk of dry fronds even though the soil may dry more slowly.
Growth and maintenance
Remove dry fronds at the base and divide only a healthy established clump.
Plant
A simple care routine for House fern
- 1
Check the available light and moisture below the surface.
- 2
Check moisture before the root ball dries completely and keep it away from hot airflow.
- 3
Track new growth and change only one condition at a time.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Crisp leaflet tips
- Whole fronds drying quickly
- Spider mites in a warm dry position
Important
Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and soil. Treat any interval as a reminder to check, not an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: University of Illinois Extension: houseplant care
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