‘Macho Fern’ Nephrolepis biserrata Spotlight: Care Guide & Tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Let’s put the spotlight on another of my favourite plants, the stunning Macho Fern, Nephrolepis biserrata. In this video, I’ll also provide you with a complete care guide and tips.
TIMESTAMPS
1. Genus 0:55
2. Species 1:45
3. Growth Habit 3:15
CARE TIPS
4. Lighting 4:49
5. Humidity 5:41
6. Watering 6:56
7. Soil 8:47
8. Repotting 9:28
9. Propagation 9:59
10. Pruning 11:02
11. Fertilising 11:18
12. Pests 12:26
13. Other Problems 13:05
Music: ‘Dream Escape’ by The Tides
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I could listen to you speak every day. Such a good delivery of valuable information thank you
Thank you so much for a lovely compliment.
Macho fern might be one of my favorites, I love the bigger leaves and mine isn’t as finnicky about humidity as the Boston fern! Mine hasn’t grown that fast unfortunately but wow yours looks so gorgeous and I love that yours is in a hanging planter that is such a great idea to see the shapes of the fronds! I love the name frizzle sizzle for the new leaves that come 😂😂
I haven't had a Boston fern, but the Macho is certainly easy care.
Thank you, but I honestly think it's all due to the self-watering pot, and it looks amazing hanging.
😂 I'm sure I've heard frizzle sizzle before, it's also a plant.
Thanks for sharing. ❤
Mr Macho certainly enjoys the care you give him. He’s looking great!
I laughed at “fizzle sizzle” and thought you just made up the words to describe the look of a baby frond. But no, a plant in its own right. And one now on my wish list. What a unique little plant.
Thank you, Jacinta. I confess, I'm quite proud of him.
LOL I have been known to make up words, but it just described the baby frond so well.
I too love unique plants. I hope you find it easy care.
Wonderful video! I loved watching it... Your voice is so calming - I could listen to you for hours. Thanks for this great video. Got my macho fern yesterday and I'm hoping to grow it as beautifully as you have yours.
Thank you so much, that is a lovely compliment. Good luck with your Macho fern, it is a very rewarding plant. 😊
My daughter bought a Boston Fern and almost killed it. I cut it totally down and rehabbed it. It’s beautiful, although not a favorite of mine. It’s starting to take over my bedroom 😂 I think I would like a Macho Fern better.
I’ll send you a picture of Boston.
There's nothing more satisfying than a rescue. Yours looks gorgeous.
Lovely fern! I have not tried them but my mother is a fantastic fern grower. I will be on the lookout for a macho fern. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you, Jacqueline. They aren't all easy but I think they are worth it.
First time watching you, 5 seconds Into the intro I’m like damn G’day love!
😂 G'day!
What a beautiful plant you have! I have the Boston fern in DIY self watering pot and it's doing great. Repotted it once and added vermuculite in the general potting mix just to prevent soil from compacting, but also to retain moisutre better. So far so good!
Thank you! Bostons are beautiful too, and I definitely think a self watering pot is the way to go with ferns.
I really enjoyed your very thorough video ! To answer your question, ferns dont flower. They produce spores on adult fronds which grow very slowly into new ferns when they get in contact with moist soil. My macho fern took repotting very well, but one time i had to split it because it became too large and it took months to recover but all is good now and i have two plants.
Thank you very much for your kind words and the information too. I've been getting quite a few spores on mine, and suspect I may have to split it soon.
@@NerdyKathi I personally, would avoid splitting , unless its really potbound and overcrowded. Had to split mine because it was already in a huge pot and it was soo potbound there was almost no soil left. Propagation by spores is fun! I propagated a hartstongue fern and a maidenhair fern that way, but no macho fern yet :) its a slow process but next year this time i might have new plants
That Was Wonderful.
Thank you ever So Much!
-🥂Cheers
I'm glad you found it useful.
I live in the U.S. South (southern Arkansas) and every year grow a Macho Fern in a large container under a porch by the front door. I generally get a new plant yearly (unfortunately don't have the space indoors to properly over-winter one) and will obtain and pot by mid-April. They love the location and generally by June are getting pretty massive. and by the end of summer they're gargantuan! We have heat and humidity where I live, and the location has excellent airflow. I generally douse them with water every couple of days or so, depending on temperature and size of plant. I've had the Boston and Kimberly ferns before and have to say. I find them rather ho-hum after growing Macho ferns, which produce beautiful specimen plants when their cultural needs are met.
I have seen photos of Macho ferns grown outdoors and they are magnificent. I too think the Macho is nicer than the Boston. Thank you for sharing.
Your fern looks great! I've never owned one of these type of ferns. I have concerns of owning one in my apartment. This plant needs a type of care that I won't be able to give it properly, mainly the light. I am trying to find a way to get all of my plants that are hanging in my kitchen and living room away from my window. I want my view back. Wish me luck b/c I will be rearranging both spaces along with my bedroom (which gets the best light) and there will be a lot of artificial light being used.
Thank you, my friend. We do have to be realistic whether we can provide the care a plant needs. Alocasias hate me, and die a quick death in my home, no matter how much I'd like to have one.
Ohh I'd love to see how you rearrange the plants. It's a balancing act, giving plants lots of light, but not blocking sunlight for us as well.
Great advise…
Thank you
My pleasure!
Beautiful fern! Have never seen one before!
Thank you, Bernie. I thought the Macho fern was as common as the Boston.
What a great video. I have two Macho Ferns, both of which I have added a bit of slow release fertiliser to. I saw you mention Seasol, can this also be added today after I added the slow release fertiliser?
And just to add another thing, how big is your self watering pot please?
Thank you. I also use a slow release fertiliser as well as Seasol. It is a very gentle supplement for them.
Oh I can't recall now. I think it might be 17cm.
I have a huge Boston fern .But when i bring it in the house for the winter .it dies
That is my experience as well!
The Boston is a little different to the Macho, perhaps that's why. Also, mine has only ever lived indoors, and I think I have been lucky enough to find the right spot for it.
Make sure it is in a room with good sunlight, but never let direct sunbeams touch the fern or anywhere near it. Water once a week, keep a pebble tray under the pot to keep humidity, mist it, and use a humidifier in the room.
I love them . Now my Rabbit foot fern is about 13 years old and I keep it in the indirect light .
I Kathi. How are you doing my friend?
Hi Mark, I am well, thank you for asking. Busy though. I hope you are well.
No fern can flower, ma'am.. so Macho Fern can't either