It is Spring and at The Flower Bin! We're filling our shelves, tables, and overhead chains with fresh garden finds. In Houseplants, we nursed tiny ferns all winter into large, impressive specimens perfect for covered porches and shaded spaces. We grow hundreds in 6in, 8in, and 10in hanging baskets. Year-round favorites: Boston, Nevada, Dallas, and Macho.
Boston Fern: Features arching fronds up to 4 feet. Boston Fern loves bright indirect light (morning sun, afternoon shade). When kept outdoors frequent and consistent checks on the moisture of the soil will keep your ferns happy through the hot days of summer, don't let them dry out! It is important to keep ferns evenly moist, and most ferns would benefit from some created humidity. This could look like a quick spritz daily with the hose while watering the garden or setting up a pebble tray.
Hang in baskets, frame doors in tall planters, use as table accents, hanging under a pergola or in the tree, they also look stunning styled in window boxes and containers layered with other shade loving houseplants.
Nevada fern: Accidentally discovered in a Netherlands greenhouse over 20 years ago; America embraced it first. Slightly more heat tolerant than the Boston fern; it is a deeper green, slower growing, more symmetrical, and sturdier with dense and gracefully arching fronds. Both Boston and Nevada feel less finicky when kept outdoors. If you wanted to try one of these classic looks, this spring is a great time to try!
Dallas fern: Compact, reaching 18 to 24 inches tall with a 3 ft spread. It is tolerant of lower light and drier air than the Boston and Nevada ferns. The Dallas fern is a great choice for north facing and covered porches. While tolerant of drier air, it still requires consistently moist soil.
Macho fern: Massive 4-6ft fronds form a 5-6 ft cascading mound, easily dwarfing the Boston fern. Bright green, glossy, bold - "Boston fern on steroids”. More sun and heat tolerant than the Boston, Nevada, or Dallas ferns. Giving the Macho fern a larger pot to grow into before taking it home will improve the massive ferns growth and ease the care through the hot summer months.
We also carry unique varieties:
Blue Oil Fern: iridescent blue-green fronds, compact 10-18 in. Bright indirect to lower light. Evenly moist soil, high humidity. A slow grower perfect for shaded spots.
Lemon Button Fern: Compact dwarf (12in tall/wide). Bright indirect to low light. Evenly moist soil; small, rounded leaflets release a light lemon scent when crushed. Forgiving and adaptable for small, shaded spots or containers.
Bird’s Nest fern: upright wavy bright green/yellow fronds in rosette. Tolerant of drier soil and lower light. Keep moist but not soggy, great for shaded patios and containers.
Staghorn Ferns (mounted and potted): Epiphytic with dramatic antler-like friends. Prefers bright indirect light, protected from direct sun. soak mount or pot weekly; high humidity. Mounted versions on wood are great for walls and trees.
All ferns thrive outdoors after the last frost; remember to water regularly in Longmont’s dry heat and bring indoors before cool nights under 55°F.
Stop by The Flower Bin for the perfect fern!
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