When is the best time to repot boston ferns?

Question

I live in South Carolina,and was wondering when is the best time to repot a boston fern.For the past week or so we have had heat index of 105 to 120 degrees. I moved my ferns to the back of the house to get morning sun instead of the evening however some of the leaves did turn brown but the fern is ok but I have some roots coming out of the bottom of the pot should i consider repotting ? If so what is the best potting soil to use? Should i break the plant apart to make more plants? This is the very first year i have been able to keep a fern without killing it therefore I'm proud of my ferns. So any advice on the winter care and transplanting would be great. thank you

Answer 1

Repot when they have overgrown the pot.
Since your ferns "have some roots coming out of the bottom of the pot" ... they definately need to be placed in a bigger pot!

Since ferns prefer potting soil with good drainage and high organic content, use a soil-less potting mix containing peat moss for potting ferns.

The foliage will burn if put into direct sunlight... indirect or filtered light is the best light. Ferns need a north-facing window. South or west-facing windows are to be avoided, unless they are curtained.

Put your pots on a tray containing pebbles and a small amount of water to raise the humidity around your ferns, & don't let the bottom of the pot touch the water in the tray. "A pot that constantly sits in water will encourage fungus diseases and root rot. Misting on a regular basis will help increase humidity. Ferns that need especially high humidity can be grown in bathrooms and terrariums. Browning or die back on the tips of the fronds is evidence of low humidity. While most ferns enjoy a moist atmosphere some varieties like to dry out slightly between watering. Rabbit's Foot Fern, Brake Ferns and Holly fern should not be watered until the surface of the soil is dry. Most ferns do well in average room temperature--68 to 72."
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/indoorfern.html

If the roots are entangled, then separate them & put into different pots.
Good luck! Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I would say the best time to repot boston ferns is when the buyer has failed to make payment after 30 days. If you are afraid to do it yourself, you could hire a repot man.

Answer 3

Boston ferns do no longer desire an incredible style of water.Your terrific wager could be to get rid of it from pot,and re-plant it.Then get an atomiser and infrequently mist the leaves.by no potential water on soil around plant. additionally bostons like it shady.get rid of each and all the ineffective stuff,positioned it someplace cool, shady, and removed from draughts.

Answer 4

I usually do it when I have time,first I dump one out of the pot and take a hachet or machete and chop in four sections and then replant in four pots,keep moist and they do very well.