at 9:08 the text bubble should have read, "PESTS" not "PETS" .... woops!

@LeanneInAdelaide

5 жыл бұрын

I did laugh at that, but that just makes you even more real and interesting to watch and listen to. Have you ever done a video along the lines of bloopers / funny moments / out takes?

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

I almost deleted the entire video from youtube and was going to fix that typo and one other then start all over again. But that would have taken about 4 hours and by that point it would have been saturday and fern friday would have already been an awkward fail. lol! I'm always very meticulous about grammar and spelling with the in video captions but to be fair i did finish editing this one with a slight concussion so i said screw it, i'll just release it and put a note in the comments. oh well! I have wanted to do blooper videos but until now haven't had a computer with enough memory to load all the videos to get the clips for editing. I do plan on doing something along those lines in the future.

@kathymacomber5115

5 жыл бұрын

We love bloopers! They are funny and we all need a good giggle

@loopedaround5951

3 жыл бұрын

Hi 🙋‍♀️ there! Coming in here a little bit later than when you made this video on Maiden Hair (s). Loved and enjoyed everything! You were fun! Cute! Especially informative! Thank you 😊. I never knew so many verities existed?! Good thing I only started with one. However, I cannot help myself, but I’m going to purchase 2 more. Thanks again! You’re new fan. Subscribed 😁💚

A rule I live by with my ferns is that they don't like being in the sunlight but they love LOOKING AT all the sunlight. This rule has saved all of my ferns, hope this helps someone

@TheeAntiChris

2 ай бұрын

I love it. That’s a very cute way of finding the right lighting for them! Thanks for sharing

"They make no exceptions to any foolery. They won't take it. They don't have it. That's why they're divas." Love it. Best description of maidenhair ferns.

@holyterrorterrier

2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 maiden hair ferns and yes their Drama Queens and Kings but their my Babies i love em

when u have found a spot they like they are super tough, i have 2 huge plants in my bathroom, no windows just artificial light....ps.. talk to ur plants and these princesses like to be told how beautiful they are.

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! I agree about talking the plants and finding the sweet spot in the house, makes a big difference in their care. 😊 oh, and on the part about, "these princesses like to be told how beautiful they are." ... same! 🤣😂

@tahajudku7945

5 жыл бұрын

What ????

@alisoninwonderland8398

4 жыл бұрын

i do the same with mine :)

@marias8007

3 жыл бұрын

I always tell her she beautiful lol cos she actually is

I have a large BEAUTIFUL one. I absolutely love it! I mist daily and its thriving

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a happy and healthy plant! They are beautiful ferns!

@FUGGLEmose

3 жыл бұрын

Do you put supports on them at all???

I appreciate that demonstration with the towels that was helpful

Maidenhair ferns are a bit different than most ferns because they like slightly acidic soil. If anyone is having trouble keeping them alive, I would recommend adding a tiny bit of lime to your soil mixture (especially if you're using peat moss, as it's alkaline!)

@31alka

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will give it a try to save my drama queen.

@stephaniewaltman775

2 жыл бұрын

Lime adds alkalinity, not acidity. Unless you literally mean lime as in lime juice, which I don’t think you do. Let’s research this further, now I’m curious! If you have been adding lime bleeding that it was creating acidity and your friends have been thriving, now I’m wondering if perhaps they do like a alkaline environment. This might make sense in away because they grow among rocks in damp places, But now I’m totally reaching!

@aus9994

Жыл бұрын

I some time put leftover tea in them

Great demonstration of moist vs. soggy👏

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

thank you! I was going to just use soil, but i didn't want to make a mess so opted for rags instead.

Killed 3👋👋👋😭 I have a tiny one now in a terrarium, I hope it’ll live this time🤞🏽

I have killed quite a few, but I love these ferns! So I am now trying to keep two alive and found your video, great tips, and my experience has taught me too. Drafts kill them, letting the soil dry out kills them, too soggy soil kills them, moving them around kills them. I will not kill any more beauties.

I loved the wet clothes example, it was very helpful for visual learners 👍 Maybe some time you might go over moisture meters, what the various numbers mean with some examples and maybe another set cloth visual. I know they usually have charts with them, but if you've never had a plant that needs to stay moist, you have no idea what the moisture reading should be and the charts don't usually reference the less common plants. Thanks for your videos.

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

I don't have a ton of experience with moisture meters but I'm planning on ordering several different types and doing a full video on them along with the examples like i did with the rags in the bowls. I do remember using one from lowes and thinking the readings were a little subjective and I can see it would be misleading or confusing for people. Thank you for the compliments and the suggestion!

Best video I have seen on this topic! Loved it!

Just got myself one two weeks ago. It's still going strong! And thanks to your super informative video I'll be able to keep it alive permanently 🙏😂

The rag analogy is perfect

Wow..beautiful Fern... like this.

Thank you so much! I got one the other way but it was called FRITZ LUTHI just remembered the name, and now I can properly look after my lovely plant.

Thanks so much for the moisture example. For a chronic overwaterer like myself, it was really helpful. 😊

@commonsense246

2 жыл бұрын

Most people who can't grow things are too attentive, water too much. But the ironic thing about maiden hair is that I have found them in the wild growing in the rocks under waterfalls, constantly water logged. Wonder how come our overwatering hurts? I mean right under the falling water! And it's obvious they CHOSE to be there, they weren't planted there. Just sayin... I have one in my fairy garden (carved wooden fairy home under it so it looks like a giant tree!) On my patio which is covered so it doesn't get any direct sun, just bright light. I mist and constantly check it for moisture. I have Scotch moss all around it and a large flat rock the house sits on. It seems to be very happy, but we'll see.

Great info with towels and rock bowl! Thanks

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jan!

Thanks for all the info

i just found you and i already adore you! Happy to hit Subscribe!! Hugs from Italy.

These plants grow naturally in my back yard with soil that’s basically just a chunk of clay! I’ve always wanted to take one indoors because they’re so beautiful but I’m afraid of killing it.

Loved the video, my maiden hair fern is managing so far....🤞

Hi 🙋‍♀️ There Jeff ! 👋👋! 🥺🥺🤷‍♀️ I loved your video! Fun, cute, informative! I never knew that there were so many Maiden Hair verities? Now my top 10 favorite plant’s. And of course, I LOVED ANOTHER DIVA. However, I almost killed her! 😳 Had to prune her back to just the little new curly foliage and repotted. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼I did good by her. I loved how you used the towel’s! 👌🏼. Super helpful! Wish me luck please? I am on my way to buy 2 more Maiden Ferns. Now that you helped me out so much. I’m confident my new girls are going to thrive! 👏🏼👏🏼. Going to watch another one of your videos! Thanks again for sharing all that you know the way that you are! 🤗

I can listen to you talk about ferns all day long? 🌿🌿🌿

👋 great video...will try growing another maidenhair fern

👋🏼 missed one watering and it was crisp 😑

I enjoyed this video

When this video was new I was inspired and I went out and bought a few maidenhairs and they are all still alive and doing well nearly a year later!

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Really!? That's awesome! Best feedback to get!

Give a maiden hair fern a constantly moist area spores start easily....my spores grew on the pumace stone waterfall in a table bowl type foutain..so I left it there fountain still works fine. Terrarium type location great for these ferns. Thanks Jeff. You really can't let this one dry out or stay too soggy.

Nice! Good stuff! I teach people at my garden center about these ferns all the time. I've almost killed a few maidenhairs, but they do come back. :D I really like that cloche idea.Thanks

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

I love them, they are so delicate and airy, but man they can be a pain in the butt! lol!

Um, my new favorite plant guy??? You've convinced to try out maidenhair fern #4.

I love your idea of, “fern Friday.” My favorite fern is the Bird’s Nest fern so I hope that’s one you’ll cover. Thanks for the great information.

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually already have done a video on the birds nest fern. 😁

@EnchantedwithPoodles

5 жыл бұрын

Oh great, I’ll look it up. Thanks.

Great info

Thank you for these tips!

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

I’ve watched so many of these videos saying that they are so fussy, but mine has been completely fine and I’ve messed up a LOT. Mine is a fritz Luther and it has been doing so good even though I’m a complete failure of a plant beginner.

I haven't killed any Maidenhair ferns yet. Lol😁😂😁. Thoroughly enjoyed the video!

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Jenelle! and also... thank you!

The misting clip made me regret leaving the church and denying the existence of anything beautiful and real in this world. This video saved my soul, people.

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

LMBO! Thank you! Most dramatic and funny compliment! lol, you're the best, Edward!

I bought a maiden hair fern about a month ago from Lowes and repotted it right away and Its doing good so far! This is my first fern and I really didn't want to kill it so I water it about every 2 days and mist it in between! Picky girl!

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic! Sounds like you're a dedicated fern parent! Good job!

👋 oh hi!!! here bc I just killlt a MHF fritz luthi ..I’m in mourning

Love them

Yaaay for ferns!!!!

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

they are the best!

Interesting video

I just bought 2 Mist Maidenhair ferns, and they're almost 4X delicate-looking than these; I had to get them! It's going to be a challenge, but I'm up for it! I had to watch this again; it's a great video!

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Those are lovely! I hope they do well for you!

I love maiden hair ferns! Ive got a lot of them. they grow from bulbs. Thats why if foliage die and you cutt it back they regrow. You can also pull them apart and get new plants.

@soak785

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the description of the roots. I wanted to divide mine and didn't know yet if that was even possible. 👍

Great video 👍

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I know they don't like standing on cold stones or cold window sills, so I always put wooden/corc tree plate under the pot to isolate from cold surface

I have lots of maiden hair ferns in my greenhouse. I started with one which must have dropped spores and they just spread.😊

Hello sir, thank you for a educational video. Do you ever get insects like gnats since the plant is wet most of the time? I had that issue. Thank you.

💚 Ferns or so pretty, I have heard about the tip to put them in the bathroom because they like the moisture from the shower! The one that is mentionedd, a Maidenhair Fern is a new name to me, would like to learn more about it. I think it is good for your own hair growth too for ferns to be in the bathroom.

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

lol! They are very lovely and have a nice aesthetic in the home, especially a bathroom.

Just a quick FYI, The glass bell is called a cloche (clo-sh) it's named after those 20s style hats :)

@ant11368

4 жыл бұрын

cloche means bell in French - they're bell shaped

@taravaotahiti

3 жыл бұрын

@@ant11368 Merci Antoine pour la traduction.

@ps37see10and29

Жыл бұрын

cloche nearly indispensable for those who grow - the true glass ones are soooo pricey. i have found several substitutes...old glass lamp shades -eg: hurricane lamp or old sconce type - for smaller plants, for larger , eg seedlings or starts as they grow outside in the garden, gallon water jugs top cut away, or, leave the top, with handle & pouring opening but cut cut around bottom edge evenly so it sits flush on earth... they can protect from pests, frost, drying out....i also use a large clear plastic tub that licorice comes in, twizzlers or some such. around 10 in diameter opening, straight walls, perfectly round, sturdy ..... @ 10- 12 in. deep. reduce & re-use, people.

very helpful

This makes me want to make an indoor waterfall or something like that as a fren feature. Thanks for sharing :)

Keep raindeer Moss moist around the base they like that along with a plant lite or just a regular solo lite 6-8 hours a day. Yay. Great vid

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jage5256

4 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalPlantParty sure🤗

I'm a Maidenhair killer from way back. The only time they grew well was when I planted them in a copse of trees when I was still living in Ohio. So, not being able to find that jade plant here, I ordered the tricolor and Hummel's Sunset from Mountain Crest gardens. They should arrive next week sometimes, we'll see what I get (i.e. were they worth $3.95).

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Most of us are maidenhair fern killers, that's why these ferns are going in terrariums. Most luck i've had with them outside was when I had a pond with a waterfall that splattered little bits of water here and there around them, but still despite being hardy varieties they never returned after a bad winter. That's exciting about your hummels sunset! It does look pretty on their website. Hopefully that holds true in real life! I always check for more tricolor jades for ya when i'm out. Every time i find them they are shriveled and sad looking.

Thank you!

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, Mary!

On this moment.. I struggle with this maidenhair fern.. Im just waithing for a new leaf.. it's almost dying.. hope that she gonna make it..

Tky for great information! What type of fertilizer is best? I got my piece of rabbit foot from a neighbor and feet are still brown with hint of white. Should I trim them back and use to start cuttings? I am in southeast of Alabama

I LOVE these, soooo delicate and beautiful, I have these in the yard. Divalike hahahaha

@TropicalPlantParty

3 жыл бұрын

They are amazing, very ethereal!

I love five finger maiden hair ferns. A clump I have moved from house to house has been in my life for at least 60 years. It looked "not so great" this year. I was wondering can I divide some off and bring it indoors?

Great video! I have one and it starts to lose leaves, the weather of my city is quite hot (I live in LA), can having a humidifier near it help?

🖐 Killed one and praying I can save the second one!

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! They're such divas! Well worth it since they are so beautiful.

Uno de mis helechos favoritos

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Es uno de mis favoritos también!

Can I use the indoor potting soil and add peat moss ? Is there a potting mixture you recommend ?

Yep, I definitely killed one!!! Lol. Might get another one after watching this, great info thank you :) xx

My maidenhair is alive but the fronds don't stay up, they sort of lay flat. What can i do to get them to stand up on their own?

Suzanne here, i can tell ya, they do not like to be touched, and i see vidoes where people do it and it drives me bonkers, to see them do it, please, dont touch haha

Would adding charcoal or hydrostone help with the sour water in the humidity bowl?

On a windowsill in my bathroom and the new leaves are dry and brittle. Should I take away from the window? Too much air taking away the humidity? And I've got small stones on the surface of the soil, could that be a problem?

I tried to transplant a few maiden hair ferns from my neighbor's garden to mine and have not been successful. Although I chose shady areas, they turned yellow then brown even though I was watering them daily. Could it be the difference in soil? moisture? Other fern transplants have been very successful but this is a tough one.

👋 I keeping buying maiden hair ferns hoping this plant will grow more than a couple months😥

The tip about soil moisture was very helpful! I have a question regarding the pebble tray. Would it still be beneficial if I rested the pot on a small saucer placed on top of the rocks? Ex: My plant pot and small saucer is 6in wide, and the pebble tray is 12in wide. I see alot of people saying to place to the plant directly on the rocks, however I felt that with this method you could still benefit from the evaporation of the water and keep the soil from dirtying the pebbles and rocks making for easier cleaning.

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

I don't see why that method wouldn't work! Great idea!

I killed my first one as a teen....and I loved them so....learning curve....now I'm old and have a big one...but I set up a fountain....the kind with a grey oval resin bowl base and a waterfall type insert made out of lava type material....I added stones and more lava chunks and after a few years. O.M.G.....every hole in the lava stone that was kept damp...must of caught spore from the maiden hair fern..in the same room.....so my fountain eventually turned out magical maidenhair covered magical fountain... it became covered with ferns....I kept it for a few years that way they grew about a foot tall....but finally it got old fronds too thick...and I tore it apart....but to start more if you have an old one with spores put a saucer with water and a lava stone under the parent plant....or damp soil....for a week or so you....keep damp or put in a terrarium and cover and wait...more or less set and forget....

Thanks

I'm really struggling with my maiden hair fern..lost all the leaves by touching.. Tiny leaves are growing hoping to not touch them and see what happens too new growth.. Great info😅

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

It's hard to keep our hands off of them! I totally understand that struggle! Lol.

I treated my two maiden hairs with all of my other plants for spider mites, with a treatment of Dr.Woods tea tree oil & peppermint Castile soaps, 1% hydrogen peroxide, alcohol & water. My other plants are doing well but my maiden hairs don’t seem at all happy with me…In my defense, I was trying to keep them from getting the mites but I’m afraid i have hurt them!! Any advice??

I brought two maidenhair (EDIT: they may have been Marisa...) fern plant babies early April from our local nursery. One went home with me and one I left on the office desk. I did the constant moist soil (check and pretty much watered a bit every two days so far April to May) on top of the soil dish like shown in the video here. Only difference is lighting. The one in my home is placed near west facing window - not a lot light comes in; the one in the office is placed near and open desk area with full glazing west facing wall - LOTS of natural indirect sunlight comes in throughout the day. And the one with access to tons of light in the office is grown 1.5 the size in the past month than the one in my place… (PS, as a responsible plant parent, I moved the house one to the office as well…)

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing what a difference environment can make isn't it?

@MLD.Ltd.

5 жыл бұрын

Tropical Plant Party Absolutely! Let there be light!

What kind of soil and proportion is good for maiden hair fern. Thank you.

Hi Guys. Just wanna ask some question. Is it okay if I put my maidenhair fern in balcony area?

I bought a labeled "Silver Dollar" fern. Which Maidenhair is it? Is it a more hardy variety? It hates me I think. Lol

congratulations on 1k likes ;)

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is an older video so I never would have known if you hadn't told me. 😊

@laxmithapa4056

4 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalPlantParty no problem :)

I haven't seen this question yet in the comments but I have a fairly new to me maidenhair fern and it's soil is damp not soaking not dry, however the leaves are browning and crisping. I live in a fairly dry area so I have been misting them twice a day. Your video gave some insight into a potential problem because I had a layer of steel wool on top of the soil to get rid of fungus gnats that were there when I purchased it and I noticed the leaves down close to that center are struggling so I took it off hopefully some air flow will help. I may also try to buy a humidifier for this guy, any other suggestions you have would be appreciated but your video already helped a ton so thank you!

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I don't know how big it is, but sometimes it is extremely helpful to put a glass cloche over them. I've seen someone on Instagram put a floral bowl/goldfish bowl upside down and over the plant which is genius for holding in humidity, and looked kind of cute too. Otherwise a humidifier might be the way to go if you live in a dry climate.

@BreTrue

4 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalPlantParty thanks for responding! I will try it :)

we have had our maiden hair die twice and come back even better than before

I’ve killed my maidenhair fern twice, and after I cut it down to the base it’s grown back. Hopefully third times a charm! 😅

👋👋👋 three hand for 3 ferns 😭 4th times the charm right? Haha

So far I’m keeping my first one alive..I’ve learned it loves water..so hopefully it’ll start to look better

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

yes they do! Tons and tons of water will keep them nice and happy. :)

Hi all. I live in Brisbane QLD Australia. My ‘Silver Hair’s Foot Fern’ (Humana tyermanii) lives in full morning sun from about 5-6 am to 9am. It is 70 cm across and still has nice fresh green leaves but I notice it has about 1-5% orange, yelllow leaves. The external roots are crazy. I don’t know how to repot or seperate it. I cant see any soil in the pot, but I cant SEE into the pot because the roots are so overcrowded. My question is do I repot? Do I leave it? Do I move it from the full morning sun(it has lived in this spot for going on 2 years)? I love the look of the plant and don’t want to lose it. Thanks Marcia

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! If you're having trouble keeping it watered then it's probably time to repot. I'd give it a good soak, place it in a bucket with water covering the entire pot for a few minutes to help loosen the roots. Then pull it gently from it's container and if the roots are heavily wrapped around themselves on the sides and/or bottom then gently loosen them and plant it up into a larger pot. Would be a good idea to keep it somewhere with a little less light for a few weeks while it adjust to the pot.

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Would you put some peat moss in the soil mix? To help maintain the moisture a bit more?

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Would definitely help

Yes, I have killed a Maidenhair fern...must water and mist frequently!

@TropicalPlantParty

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

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Not yet!! 🤞🏼

where can i buy one

I'd like to have opinions about the idea of mulching the pot top with leaves that contain sori. Why do I do this?: In the hope that it can help the cluster propagate. (for the skeptical: This is the way it's supposed to happen in The Wild…) Is it safe fungi-wise?

@TropicalPlantParty

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I don't know it would be a problem. A lot of people will add small handfuls of native soil to potting mixes to introduce micorrhiza fungi. Kind of a similar approach?

Just received mine in the mail my boyfriend dropped it wish me luck

@jenm1

4 жыл бұрын

Drop him!

Has anyone tried using capillary action water spikes to keep these maidens watered? Thinking of trying it 🤔

@TropicalPlantParty

4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea! Definitely worth giving a try. If the plants don't respond well to it, can always just pull the spikes. The moisture loving nature for them is also partially humidity related so not having the soil damp could be a problem in that regard. But it the air is nice and moist, I think the spikes would help and not hurt anything.

Not all fungus are pathogens. In fact many fungi help plants to absorb moisture more quickly from the soil

Do ferns have a life span?

Put a cape sundew next to the fern and they will feast on your gnat problem. MWA HA HA HA HA!!!

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