Content
- Is the fern suitable for the balcony?
- For the balcony suitable copies
- South balconies are completely unsuitable
- It should not be too drafty
- Which soil should be used in plants?
- Care of the fern on the balcony
- Tips & Tricks
Ferns should also be as shady as possible on the balcony
Is the fern suitable for the balcony?
Relaxing in the deckchair on the balcony in the summer, can degenerate into a holiday feeling of the extra class, when ferns decorate the balcony. It feels like in a jungle, except that the constant sweating thanks to the airy height fails. But are ferns even suitable for balconies?
For the balcony suitable copies
Whether as a screen or decorative element (especially in the late autumn and winter) - especially winter-green and evergreen ferns are popular for balconies. You should rather select smaller varieties (maximum 60 cm high). A tree fern is not suitable for the balcony. On the other hand are suitable:
South balconies are completely unsuitable
For summer hot southern balconies most ferns are not made. They prefer to stand in a partially shaded to shady place. Well suited are therefore North balconies. But east and west balconies can be equipped with ferns. The exception is the striped fern. He likes sunny and dry.
It should not be too drafty
Many balconies are at the mercy of the wind. Ferns do not like that. Therefore, they should not stand on the parapet. It is better to plant them in a bucket and put them on the sheltered house wall.
Which soil should be used in plants?
The bucket should have a diameter between 30 and 40 cm and be profound. Plant your fern in a loose soil. Further advantageous features of the earth are:
Care of the fern on the balcony
Fern on the balcony needs to be watered regularly. For this purpose, stale tap water or rainwater is used. When pouring it should be lukewarm. In addition, it is accomodating when the fern is occasionally sprayed with a mist of water.
Furthermore, ferns in the tub during their growing season every 2 to 4 weeks should be supplied with fertilizer. Whether liquid fertilizer or long-term fertilizer in the form of a stick - this choice is yours.
Tips & Tricks
While the fronds are training, the fern should not undergo any change in its location. Also, the pot should not be rotated.