Nefrolepis fern is a herbaceous plant that can give comfort to any room. The culture is characterized by powerful growth, lush green mass, unpretentiousness. It can grow both near the window and decorate interiors in the back of the house. Fern copes with cleansing the airspace. Florists use nephrolepis flower as a potted or ampelous (drooping) culture.
General information
The ancestors of nephrolepis appeared during the life of dinosaurs. The plant has a compact rhizome, in some species you can find small growths (tubers). They have a supply of nutrients. In case of starvation, the plant will receive important elements for development from tubers.
Grassy perennial fits into a variety of interiors
The aerial part is a green mass. Leaves (vayi) are long stems with many emerald, dark green, bluish-green or green-blue segments. On the reverse side of the feathers are rounded protrusions. In them are clusters of fern spores.
Another component of the aerial part is thin laciform shoots. There are no leaves on them.
Description of Varieties
There are several dozen types of culture. Among the most popular varieties of nephrolepis are the following:
- exalted;
- curly;
- Green Lady;
- hearty;
- Emin;
- Vitale;
- Sonata;
- Marisa
- Duffy
- xiphoid.
Exalted
Nephrolepis elevated (nephrolepis exaltata) is a classic fern, which is most often found in apartments, greenhouses. His family is the Davallievs. Homeland of the ancestors - tropical forests of Asia.
The sublime survives in the most adverse conditions. It can grow on the bark of trees or on the ground under dense crowns covering the sun. On the basis of the sublime, different species are derived. This plant has a dense lush green zone, leaf-like organs stretch up to 60-90 cm. Green segments with a light shade. The tips of the feather segments may have slightly pronounced notches. The length of the feathers is 40-60 mm. "Palm branches" grow upward, but under their weight deviate to the sides.
Important! Vayy gentle. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the fern away from other flower crops. So the leaves will be protected from mechanical stress. Otherwise, vayi may turn yellow, dry.
Elevated view
Curly
Sometimes you can find the name curly. The peculiarity of the species is in spinning vayas. They have a length of about 20-40 cm. In addition, the leaves are swirling organs, the segments are wavy in nature. Curly potted fern looks unusual. A undersized plant is grown both in pots and in suspended flowerpots, a cache-pot. Due to the structure of the leaves, curly nephrolepis is able to grow in a room with dry air.
Curly fern
Lady green
Lady - ampel view, like Boston. Fluffy perennial with pointy vei. Feathers go in light waves, which makes the leaves as voluminous as possible. Long green leaves look like the unpretentious variety of ferns Exaltatus. It is about the appearance of Lady Green that they say that he normalizes the situation in the apartment, taking away negative energy.
Nephrolepis Green Lady home care involves a similar care for other ferns
Nephrolepis heart
The view has an unusual description. Its segments are rounded, grow in pairs, sometimes with approaching each other. Petioles have a light brick tint. Wii grow towards the sky. In this species, bloating on the roots is clearly visible, in which the nephrolepis stores food in case of poor conditions. Such tubers on one rhizome can grow in a hundred pieces.
Nephrolepis heart
Emina
Nephrolepis species is very different. Among them is a variant of Emin. It is a compact grassy perennial. It has tightly curly leaves. Feathers also curl in different directions. The growth of leaf-like organs, despite the curly nature, goes strictly up. Fern green does not exceed a height of 30-45 cm. Due to the unusual structure of foliage, Emin is called the "dragon tail".
Note! Another distinguishing feature of the Emin variety is its rich emerald color, which can be cast in deep blue.
Emina
Vitale
Nefrolepis Vitale belongs to elegant non-traditional ferns. He has fishnet wai. Feathers are delicate and delicate. The color is saturated lime. The variety will look good in a cache-pot and outdoor tub. Among the features of Vitale is the need for shading. It will develop well only in the depths of the apartment.
Vitale
Sonata
Nefrolepis fern indoor Sonata is an unpretentious plant with a lush rosette of lime green. Vayi stretch within 40-55 cm. Grow up and vertically. Crohn neat, develops in a spherical shape.
Sonata
Marisa
Another miniature plant, with a powerful light green mass. Vayi grow in waves, which creates a decent amount of aerial parts. Suitable for pots. Leaves are mostly located in a "creative mess."
Marisa
Duffy
This is a grade of cardiac nephrolepis. It has similar rounded feathers that are tightly spaced on the axis. There are noticeable growths on the roots. However, unlike a hearty fern, Duffy has narrow waiy on which round neat feathers grow. The leaves are erect. No splendor. The color of the leaf part is lime. The variety looks unusual, due to this it gives a special chic to office premises.
Duffy
Xiphoid
The species has a "tropical view." The xiphoid form is quite large. Wii stretch up to two meters in length. They look like swords, elongated with bluntly pointed ends. Feathers are slightly wavy. The shape of the branches of the fern is arcuate. Leaves bend under their own weight. The xiphoid nephrolepis has an emerald color. In the underground part there are no tuber growths with nutrients. The xiphoid fern is ideal for ennoblement of large areas of halls, entrance groups.
Xiphoid view
Home Fern Care
Nephrolepis home care suggests a systemic. But there are no difficulties in growing a herbaceous perennial. The main thing is to know about his preferences and give him due attention. Among the main points that are taken into account when growing a healthy fern are the following:
- pot selection;
- choosing the best place;
- watering and spraying;
- top dressing and pruning.
Pot selection
The underground part of nephrolepis is compact. Rhizome spreads horizontally under a layer of soil. In view of this, the pot for the fern is selected not high, but wide. In addition, it must be sustainable. The green mass of large varieties is growing rapidly. The tropical guest does not tolerate stagnation of water. Therefore, the pot should have holes in the bottom. Otherwise, the rhizome will rot.
Additional Information. As for the material from which the flowerpot is made, it can be ceramic, plastic. In a ceramic container optimal air exchange. Plastic retains the required amount of moisture.
Seat selection
As soon as a fern is transplanted from a purchased pot to a private home, it is placed in a permanent place. It is best to choose a section where there will be enough diffused light. Most species do not tolerate direct sunlight. Bright direct light burns delicate leaves. Fern can be placed on a cabinet in a well-lit room, placed on a stand in the middle of the room or in the back of the room. Nephrolepis is allowed to periodically turn by different sides to a more illuminated area of the room.
The temperature should not be lower than +15 degrees. It is best if the house is warm enough - about + 23 ... + 27 ° C. The humidity should be at the level of 60%.
The tropical bush does not tolerate drafts. This should be considered when airing a room.
Watering, spraying
Nephrolepis watering care deserves a permanent, but moderate. The owner of the flower picks up a watering can at least once every 2-3 days. In this case, the water should be at room temperature, settled. If the water is cold, a representative of the Davalliev family may become ill. Watering takes place at the root. Other variations include placing the entire pot in a basin of water or pouring water into the pan of the pot.
Frequent watering for ferns is organized in the warm season. In late autumn and winter, the number of water procedures is reduced: up to once every 10-14 days. At the same time, the earth must not be allowed to completely dry.
The same goes for spraying. Fern branches are responsive to irrigation with warm water. But only if the air temperature is at least +25 degrees. Spraying from the spray is carried out every 2 days in the summer. Due to this, the leaves become elastic, their color - bright.
Nephrolepis flower responsive to spraying
Feeding and trimming
To care for grassy perennials should also be in terms of fertilizing. Organic mixtures are used. It is allowed to make mineral compositions. The main thing is not to overfeed nephrolepis. Fertilizers are purchased in specialized stores. They should be marked "for ornamental deciduous crops." A small concentration is used at a time. If the instructions indicate that 5-6 g of the mixture should be taken per 1 liter of water, then no more than 2 g are taken for fern
Important! Top dressing is carried out once or twice a month from March to October.
Sanitary pruning involves removing branches that have begun to dry. The procedure is performed as needed.
Soil selection
All types of nephrolepis prefer loose, light, fertile substrates. The acidity level should be neutral. A prerequisite for the selection of soil for ferns is good air permeability. Soil for nephrolepis is prepared from the following parts:
- ordinary soil (100 g);
- sheet land (200 g);
- river sand (100 g);
- humus (100 g);
- sod (100 g).
Another option is to purchase a ready-made soil mixture. In this case, you should pay attention to the bags with soil for ferns.
The soil must be loose, nutritious
Optimum breeding conditions
Nephrolepis reproduces in several ways. The simplest is the option of rooting leafless offspring. One of the lashes is placed in a pot of soil, which is placed next to the fern. The lash does not separate from the maternal specimen. The offspring is simply instilled in a new pot. After a few weeks, rooting occurs. After that, the lash is cut off from adult nephrolepis.
Another simple way is to divide the rhizome. Then parts with growth points are taken away from the adult bush. The separated seedling is buried in the prepared soil.
Fern propagation by division of roots
To create good conditions for reproduction is to ensure sufficient humidity and heat. The light should be scattered, but it should be abundant.
Nefrolepis fern is suitable for any interior. There are many different types of herbaceous plants that differ in appearance. Nephrolepis grows rapidly and perfectly cleans the air. Spectacular perennial undemanding to care, it is suitable for beginner gardeners. The main thing is to water it in time.
