How to Care for Maidenhair Ferns

The Maidenhair Fern is a delicate plant that thrives in a humid environment. It is a great plant to set out on the patio if the air is moist or humid. Some people prefer the Maidenhair Ferns to other types of plants because they are really easy to take care of.

How to Care for Maidenhair Ferns

• If you are keeping the plant inside the house it should be kept facing a north window. This should be done because most ferns of this type prefer a shadowless light, which is what comes from a window facing the north.


• The soil of the plant should be kept moist from the spring to the fall. It should only be watered during the winter months to keep it from wilting. The easy maintenance of this type of plant is what makes it a popular choice among homeowners, especially those that lead a busy lifestyle and do not have the time or patience to take care of a plant.


• Feed the plant once every six months. Feed it a house plant fertilizer that is diluted to one half of the minimum strength recommended on the label. You should not begin to fertilize the fern until after it has been growing for at least six months.


• Thin out the plant if it becomes overcrowded in the container. This should be done in the late winter before the new growth of the plant starts to appear.


• Re-pot the parts of the fern that you have removed.