osmunda regal
The Ferns They are plants that we could classify as ‘primitive’, since they were some of the first to appear on the face of the Earth. They lived with the dinosaurs, and since then they have evolved to become part of the decoration of both the interior of our homes and the gardens.
However, and despite the fact that in recent years we have seen more species for sale in nurseries, it is still difficult to find others that are also easy to care for. So much so, that many of them you will only find in online stores. Find out how they are cared for.
Cretaceous Pteris
These plants inhabit mostly warm and humid forests around the world, always under the shade of the big trees. But you will also find them in the Iberian Peninsula and in the Canary and Balearic archipelagos, in those places where humidity remains high.
Depending on the species, they can be kept at ground level or as small trees 2 or 3 meters high, such as those of the genus Cyathea or the Dicksonia. All of them are ideal to have both in pots and in the garden, especially in warm-temperate climates and, above all, humid ones.
dicksonia antarctica
They are generally very sensitive to extreme heat and cold. Taking this into account, its suitable temperature range is between -2ºC and 30ºCbut … with a good substrate that facilitates water drainage (60% black peat, 30% perlite and 10% worm humus) and placing the plant in a semi-shady place, it is possible to increase its resistance to both cold and hot.
But still, if what you want is to have it in your house you should put it in a very bright roomaway from drafts. To maintain a high humidity you can put bowls of water around it so that it does not have any problems.
nephrolepsis hirsutula
Ferns are great plants, don’t you think?
