Introduction to the growth habits and culture methods of bird's nest fern, a shade-loving plant

The bird's nest fern, also known as nest fern, mountain perennial fern, crown fern, etc., is a perennial herbaceous foliage plant of the family Pteridaceae. It has high ornamental value and is suspended indoors. It is planted under tropical garden trees or rockery rocks. Potted small plants are used to decorate bright living rooms, conference rooms, study and bedrooms. Let's take a look at the breeding methods and matters needing attention of bird's nest ferns.

Growth habits of bird's nest fern

Bird's nest ferns are distributed in many tropical areas and are attached to tree trunks, rock walls and other places. The base accumulates the fallen leaves of many other tree species and is shaped like a bird's nest, hence the name. The rhizome of the bird's nest fern is short and thick, and the marginal leaves are clustered from the underground stems and are nesting from the central direction. Like high temperature, not resistant to strong light, especially like to attach to the Yulin or seasonal rain forest tree trunks or rocks under the forest.

Breeding methods of bird's nest fern

1. Sowing: first mix the fine sand and humus soil well in spring, disinfect at high temperature, put it into the sowing basin and flatten it, spread the mature spores evenly on the basin soil, then soak the basin soil in shallow water, make the basin soil fully moist, cover the glass to moisturize, and put it in a warm and cool place, the spores can germinate in 7 to 10 days, and the green original leaves will grow after about a month. It can not be cultivated in the pot until a few true leaves grow out after 3 months.

2. Ramet: the ramet propagation of bird's nest fern is generally carried out in the middle and late April. Select the strong growing plant, cut its rhizome together with leaves and root clusters into several pieces, or cut off the small plant, cut off the leaf, put it on the pot, and cover it with a small amount of rotten leaf soil, so as to create a humid, ventilated and well-drained environment. The environmental temperature is controlled at about 25 ℃, and the survival rate is high. Pay attention to the pot soil should not be too wet, so as not to cause rotten roots.

The culture method of bird's nest fern

1. Temperature: whether it is domestic pot cultivation or productive cultivation, it is best to maintain a greenhouse temperature of more than 15 ℃ in winter so that it can continue to grow. when the conditions are not available, it should at least maintain a greenhouse temperature of not less than 5 ℃. If the temperature is too low, the leaf margin will turn brown, and even the plant may die due to cold injury.

2. Lighting: the original environment of bird's nest fern is moist jungle, which is mostly attached to ecology, and can grow normally with a small amount of scattered light, so potted plants can be preserved in bright indoor light all the year round. Such as spring and autumn short-term placed in the shade of outdoor trees or in the greenhouse, it is more conducive to its growth, and can increase the luster of the leaves.

3. Moisture: the bird's nest fern should be fully watered in the growing season, especially in summer, in addition to the cultivation substrate should be often watered, the foliage must be washed 2 to 3 times a day, and the surrounding ground should be sprinkled to humidify, so as to maintain a high air humidity in the local environment, which can not only increase the gloss of the leaf surface, but also is very beneficial to the germination of spore leaves.

4. Soil: the potted substrate of bird's nest fern can be mainly composed of rotten leaf soil, peat soil and vermiculite, mixed with a small amount of river sand, or mixed with fern root, broken bark, moss or broken brick particles and a small amount of humic soil. In addition, a little crushed lime can be added to the basin every spring, which is beneficial to the growth and development of its parasperm.

5. Fertilizer: the bird's nest fern is potted in its vigorous growth season. It is advisable to apply a balanced thin fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium once a month, which can promote it to grow a large number of new leaves. If the plant is short of fertilizer, the leaf edge will turn brown. If the summer temperature is higher than 32 ℃ and the greenhouse temperature is lower than 15 ℃ in winter, all forms of topdressing should be stopped.

Points for attention of bird's nest fern

1. Bird's nest fern is suitable to grow in peat soil or rotten leaf soil, and the suitable temperature for bird's nest fern growth is 22-27 ℃.

2. Under the condition of high temperature and humidity in summer, the growth of new leaves needs more water to maintain the humidity of the air.

3. The breeding of bird's nest fern does not need much sunlight, but only a small amount of scattered light can grow normally.

4. The growing season of bird's nest fern should be fully watered, and the basin soil should be kept moist when the room temperature is low in winter.

The growth habit and function of bird's nest fern

As one of the plants left over from ancient times, ferns have always been favored by people. Now I would like to introduce a kind of ferns to you.

It is said that the bird's nest fern in the house may release more oxygen than other plants and cannot smoke, but it can absorb harmful gases such as nicotine in the smoke and purify the air to a certain extent.

Bird's nest fern is a large shady foliage plant with plump plant type, green and bright leaves, chic and generous, rich game, which is favored by people. Hanging indoors also has a tropical flavor; planted under tropical garden trees or rockery rocks, it can add wild interest; small potted plants are used to decorate bright living rooms, conference rooms, studies and bedrooms, which also appear small and exquisite, dignified and beautiful.

Bird's nest ferns are planted directly on fake trees or wood segments, but water is often sprayed to maintain high air humidity. Bird's nest ferns prefer semi-shady conditions of warmth, humidity and strong scattered light. It can grow all the year round under the condition of high temperature and humidity, and the optimum temperature for its growth is 20-22 ℃. It is not resistant to cold, and the overwintering temperature in winter is 5 ℃. Spring and summer growth peak need more watering, and often spray water to the leaf surface, in order to keep the leaf surface smooth.

Pteridophytes are very popular among foliage plants in recent years. In particular, the artificially processed bird's nest fern, or a single clump hanging in the shape of a hanging basket, can sow cool to the living room, or epiphytic plants of different sizes in different parts of truncated palm stakes and snake stakes, as if in a multi-headed cycad tree, there is not only the heroic momentum of iron trees, but also the elegant temperament unique to ferns themselves. Its leaf band is like the Luo shirt and green shadow of the ancient flying goddess, and its tufted epiphytic plants are like a bird's nest hanging at the end of a tree.

It is popular in the world to make large-scale hanging or wall-hanging potted plants for hanging decoration in spacious halls, or to attach single clumps of bird's nest ferns to different height parts of a section of tree trunks to form a sturdy appearance of ancient trees. placed in the hall or corridor like a line of ancient trees. Decorated with bird's nest ferns, the interior has a unique tropical scenery, but also can add some vivid natural wild interest.

Breeding methods and matters needing attention of bird nest fern

Bird's nest fern is a kind of plant with erect rhizome, thick short, woody, about 2 cm thick and dark brown, which is 80 cm to 100 cm high. It is native to southeast Asia, eastern Australia, Indonesia, India and eastern Africa. It is widely distributed in tropical China. Bird's nest ferns are often attached to the tree trunks or rocks in the rainforest or seasonal rain forest, preferring high temperature and humidity and not resistant to strong light. Today, let's take a look at the breeding methods of bird's nest ferns and the precautions for yellowing the leaves of bird's nest ferns. Bird's nest fern is a species of fern belonging to the family Pteridaceae, which is a perennial herbaceous foliage plant. It also has another name. Bird's nest fern likes to grow on tree trunks and rocks in the rainforest or seasonal rain forest. It prefers high temperature, wet and soft environment, but it is not resistant to strong light. Bird's nest fern-like plants about 80 cm tall, rhizomes erect, stout, woody, ca. 2 cm thick, dark brown, apex densely scaly. Scales broadly lanceolate, ca. 1 cm, apex acuminate, entire, thin membranous, dark brown, slightly glossy. It has the function of strengthening muscles and bones, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is also suitable for injury, fracture, blood stasis, headache, hemolysis, impotence, gonorrhea and other diseases. Breeding method of bird's nest fern [sowing]: the best soil for potted bird's nest fern is peat soil or rotten leaf soil, and pot planting is carried out in spring. Mix the fine sand and humus soil well, disinfect it at high temperature, put it into the sowing basin and flatten it, spread the mature spores evenly on the basin soil, then soak the basin soil in shallow water, make the basin soil fully moist, cover the glass to moisturize, and place it in a warm, cool place. Bird nest ferns can germinate in 7-10 days, and green primary leaves will grow after about 1 month, and a few true leaves will grow 3 months later. Before it can be cultivated in the pot. [ramets]: bird's nest ferns can be ramified in late April every year. Generally, when ramets are selected, the sturdy plants are selected, their rhizomes, together with leaves and root clusters, are cut into several pieces, or the side plantlets are cut off. The leaves are cut off, put on the pot, and covered with a small amount of rotten leaf soil, so as to create a humid, ventilated and well-drained environment. The ambient temperature should be controlled at about 25 degrees. This kind of survival rate is relatively high, when watering it, we should pay attention to the basin soil can not be too wet, so as not to cause rotten roots. Ramet is the most effective breeding method for flower lovers. [temperature and light]: bird's nest fern is a kind of plant that likes high temperature, humidity and softness, but is not resistant to light, so its growth temperature had better be 25-27 degrees. In summer, it should be shaded, or it can be placed in shade. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which is conducive to growth and make the leaves shiny. When breeding indoors, you should put it in a place with bright light, not in a dark place for a long time. Move into the greenhouse in winter and keep the temperature above 16 degrees so that it can continue to grow, but the lowest temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees. [watering]: in summer, when it is hot and humid, we have to spray the new leaves of the bird's nest fern. Fully spraying leaves and keeping high air temperature is beneficial to the germination of bird's nest fern. With the increase of the leaves, the leaves are often covered with the culture soil in the basin, and the pot must be watered thoroughly in order to avoid the dry and curl of the leaves caused by the lack of water. Bird's nest fern leaves yellowing precautions 1, bird's nest fern is suitable to grow in peat soil or rotten leaf soil, and the growth temperature is 25 ~ 27 degrees; 2. Bird's nest ferns should spray water on new leaves many times in summer. Maintaining the humidity of the air is conducive to the germination of leaves. 3, the breeding of bird's nest ferns does not need too much sunlight and the right amount. In summer, it should be shaded. 4. The growing season of bird's nest fern should be fully watered. When the room temperature is low in winter, it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist, and its winter growth temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees. Conclusion: the above is the breeding method of the bird's nest and the matters needing attention of yellowing leaves. Carmen finished the introduction of the editor, I believe you also have a better understanding of it. In fact, the bird's nest fern is an epiphytic fern that grows widely in the tropics. When raising it, you can enjoy it according to its living habits.