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#FernFriday is back! Fern friday season 2: episode 1 starting things off with the amazing and easy to grow Macho Fern! Macho fern which is Nephrolepis biserrata is an easy to grow fern. Just like the other Nephrolepis or sword ferns discussed in other videos, such as the Boston fern and kimberly queen fern, the macho fern is an easy to grow houseplant. Growing macho ferns indoors is easier than with many other ferns because it is more drought tolerant...for a fern. Macho ferns are hardy outdoors in zones 9 and up, though I suspect these ferns would survive in warm spots of zone 8 given a warm placement in the garden, though they may die back to the ground and need a little protection. Indoor fern care is sometimes complex, but growing the macho fern indoors is fairly easy. They do prefer evenly most, organically rich soil, but they are not as messy as other ferns like the boston fern. Give them a bright and sunny spot in the home with several hours of bright indirect light, away from drafts with weekly watering and they should do just fine. Macho ferns are clean air plants and they get big! These are giant ferns which will take up some space as they grow. Macho ferns are easy to propagate via division, just use a clean knife and divide them in the early spring and wait to fertilize planted divisions until signs of new growth occurs.
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11 июл 2019

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@lorigaines3725 3 года назад

This is my MOST favorite Fern!!! I had a hard time finding one this year. I plan to over winter and propagate this one from now on!!!

@hollyhasegawa6095 5 лет назад

Love these majestic ferns, I for sure don't have the room in my house to grow one. Whenever I see that you have posted a new video I am so happy cause I know it's going to be a good one, and you never disappoint, I just love how everything in your yard is just amazing and beautiful, so many jungle vibes, so much color and beauty. Thanks Jeff, have a great weekend and I will see you next week, by for now.

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Thank you so much, Holly! so kind! you made my heart smile! Hope you are having a great day!

@ShilohLynn1313 2 года назад

I absolutely love these Macho ferns!!! I have 5! I have 3 outside and 2 inside and they are HUGE! I water 3xs a week in summers and 2xs a week in the winter

@JessicaRuiz-zr5zb 5 лет назад

So happy! Your last 2 care guides are literally the newest plants in my houseplant collection. You're a god send.

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

That's awesone! Good coincidence!

@Shade11906 3 года назад

What a great video! Delightfully packed with info. Your fountain nook is lovely. Thanks

@craigandsnowwadam4511 2 года назад

We love this Fern! We planted it about 10 yrs ago and it’s taken over all our poor sandy areas and has enriched them !!! We take a weed wacker to them to carve out trails ! We live in Orlando Florida FYI. Thank you so much for posting this ! I just subscribed!! ,…oh and also these ferns will keep people OUT of your property ,…yes!! They are that TOUGH !! Dah!! They are like a beautiful live FENCE ! Dang ,…who da thought you could grow ferns and carve them out into sculpture.

@beh4846 5 лет назад

Yay!! Fern Friday!!! I'm loving my Green Fantasy fern; it's a very bright green and has been going through a MEGA growth burst. :)

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

That's awesome! Love when they have growth burst!

@dawnjones1471 5 лет назад

Yea! #FernFriday is back and it makes me so happy! Thanks so much, Jeff! You're AWESOME! 😁

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Thank you dawn! So are you!

@not_going_to_treehab2790 5 лет назад

Woo hoo fern Friday’s back

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

🤣😂🤣😂🌴💚🌴💚

@plantsandpiggies7758 5 лет назад

Yay Fern Friday! Thanks, I love ferns, and your helping me not to be scared of them!!! hahaha!

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Haha! I'm glad you enjoy and they have been helpful!

@shirleybumbalow2886 5 лет назад

Fern Friday love it my Boston fern does great in Texas weather 💚🌿

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Love the Boston ferns!

@misspattycake6193 2 года назад

This has become my favorite fern. We had a really dry fall and winter( it last rained in February this comment is being made in September). i completely neglected the plants in my backyard in the early Spring. This plant was so dry, that all of the leaves fell off and the planter was basicly a pot of dirt. In mid June I started watering it again. after a month i started fertilzing the pot of dirt. My Macho fern has completely grown back after not getting ANY water for about 3.5 months. These plants are really touch. I will never do that again because they are so hard to find in my area.

@lorettaellington3805 2 года назад

We saw pop pub

@dereidabrown1180 5 лет назад

I love your videos, especially when you include your pets! Very helpful information!

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@loricrawford8426 4 года назад

I just hung up two beautiful Macho Ferns on my front porch...Love them!

@TropicalPlantParty 4 года назад

I love them so much!

@spiritualsarver2125 5 лет назад

Great video man. Good range of topics. Thanks!

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@hedgewitch59 Год назад

Great video and you've got a beautiful area there. 😍👍Thank you.

@sandralucy1108 3 года назад

Just seen this video so helpful and even gave me some new things to try . Love your videos gday from Australia xo

@balesjo 4 года назад

"Macho Fern" is an apt description for this one. My first year to grow it. We have a spot next to the front porch/front door that is uncovered on the north side of the house. A bit of morning sun but moderate-bright shade most of the day. I've had a lot of success growing ferns in this space and the Macho fern really loved it. Bought in late April, a 2-gallon pot, fern almost two feet. Not it's October, the fern is huge (filling a 20" pot) with fronds at least 4' long or longer. They cascade beautifully over the sides of the pot and always have new fronds unfurling in the center. It certainly makes a statement beside the front door! Easy to grow, it did do well considering I wasn't as great keeping things watered over the summer due to recovering from major surgery. I did add fertilizer a few times and had planted it in Black Gold potting mix I get at Ace Hardware that has always been a great mix. Anyway, I highly recommend this fern if you want one (or more) that makes a statement!

@francesfoster7167 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful❤❤❤

@seniyeshepherd3050 5 лет назад

Have a great weekend!

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend as well!

@sandyg8794 5 лет назад

Hi Jeff! That is a beautiful fern. I don't have room in my house for a plant that big, but if I did I would try one. I have a Kangaroo Paw Fern and a small Rabbits Foot Fern, but haven't had luck with others. So happy to see another video of yours! As always, can't wait for the next one as I always learn something. Thank you for sharing!

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Thank you! Yes, they get huge!

@brendajlewis07 8 месяцев назад

I just bought one of these to plant under the two palm trees in the front of my house. There is still a good amount of sun in that spot so I'm hoping they survive the summer here in central FL😮

@sunshinecarnivores1919 2 года назад

Macho fern: I shall take over your yard! No one can stop me!!! MWA HA HA HA HA!!! Gardner with shovel: Oh really? We shall see about that.

@TropicalPlantParty 2 года назад

lol!

@tropicalplantmomma 5 лет назад

Great video. I have 3 of these outside. I planted one right in the ground in gonna mulch her really heavy and see if she'll make it in my Ohio winter. The other 2 are in pots on my patio. One is omg so BIG. Love these ferns , they are fantastic!✌💖

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

They are great aren't they?

@rockthelightGomer 4 года назад

Did they survive winter? I'm in Kansas and just bought 2 Macho Ferns from the grocery store, lol.

@leemagee9812 3 года назад

I have a huge macho fern in a large pot outside.I want to overwinter it(zone 5) and have no room to bring into the house.I'm going to try trimming,maybe splitting and put in styrofoam cooler with soil to act as insulator and hope for the best outside

@tropicalplantmomma 3 года назад

@@leemagee9812 ooooh let me know how that works for you. Mine didn't make it. I got another on mid summer and brought her in and put her in a cooler room upstairs to winter over. Such a great plant!! In in zone 5 to I really this was a cold hardy fern😖😖😖😖✌💖

@patriciahogg5763 Год назад

@@leemagee9812 Did your technique work?

@tricia4952 4 года назад

First time I've seen your videos! Happy Fern Friday! I love your garden. I think my macho fern needs a bigger pot. Did you say not to propagate them in the summer? And thanks for doing these videos! 🌿

@juliereis146 5 лет назад

I just repotted a very small fern for a friend a few days ago because it was dying and when I looked at her soil it was very clayish. Now mind you she had purchased the plant from a florist/plant retailer and just put it in her home and started watering it. The soil had such poor drainage that I made the decision to take it out and “repot” just to improve the soil/drainage situation. What I found around the roots was shocking, they were impacted in this even more clay like soil that was making it difficult for them to reach out into the rest of the pot. I broke it up as gently and as thoroughly as I could flushed them with some water and then replanted with a good organic well draining soil. I also had to give it a haircut to get all the dry dead ends off lol. Hopefully it does better 🤞🤞🤞 Oh and by the way no idea what type of fern it is exactly, just a fern.... 😤😤😤

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

That's so annoying isn't it!? Like they dig them from a field and just drop them into pots without bothering to change over to a potting mix and give them a few weeks in a shade house to recuperate. Sounds like you saved that ferns life!

@chaseofthemondays8598 5 лет назад

Are Fern Fridays back?!?!?!?! Say yes!

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Yes they are!

@kauaijasmine 3 года назад

Aloha! I live in Hawaii and am seriously obsessed with my Macho Fern. I "rescued" it from Walmart. I have it on a stand. It is REALLY large now and it has thin whispy roots about 3 feet long growing to the floor. I have a couple questions. If I cut these roots, will it hurt my fern? His name in Mr. Mondo, BTW, lol. Second question, if I can cut the roots, if I put them in soil will they grow new ferns? Hoping you will answer. Most people don't when their video was from 2019. Mahalo!! #FernFriday

@TropicalPlantParty 3 года назад

Aloha, Jasmine! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, it takes me a while to get through the comments each comment. You can cut the roots, they are sturdy ferns and as long you keep the main roots under the growing foliage, it should be just fine. I believe you can propagate the roots you cut also. I havent tried it, but I know when mine spread, all of those stringy runners take root in surrounding moist soil and start to grow new plants. Could be a fun experiment! Hope you are doing well.

@sonyahart7619 2 года назад

I have had my Macho ferns for about a month now. They are doing well, but noticed this morning so e of the leaves are missing on the branches, actually quiet a few leaves. Is it worms and if so, how do I get them off my plants. Sorry first time grower and loving the greenery, but a little green myself in these areas. Thanks for any comments.

@bonniegraham5256 Год назад

What causes the yellow on the FROWNS........

@michaelmccarthy4077 5 лет назад

And now "Macho Man" is stuck in my head. sigh. well, that is there for the rest of the day.

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

I'll take macho man over that baby shark nonsense! That is what gets stuck in my head and drives me nuts!

@Livificationable 4 года назад

So in zone 9 you would keep them outside in the summer? Even if it's hot?

@mekaw.8799 3 года назад

Hello! Please help I’ve had my macho fern for almost a month now and i’ve tried keeping it moist, placing in my bathroom where it is humid with plenty of light, removing dead leaves, and fertilizing. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like any of this is working. It's shedding so much I have a lot of brown tips and my plant is getting thinner by the day. I'm not sure what's going on or what to do. Any advice?

@ronaldm309 4 года назад

I have several very large Macho Ferns that I want to bring in my house over the winter. They are planted is baskets that are 2 ft wide. Currently, the ferns span almost 6 ft.. I plant to trim that back to 3 ft. Any suggestions as to what kind of stand I can use or make? The ferns weigh about 50 lbs each.

@TropicalPlantParty 4 года назад

Whoa that's pretty heavy! I'd think something like a small end table or nightstand might be the safest option. Hopefully those say what their weight limits are.

@kittlowe93 3 года назад

Can I keep mine outside? When I moved them, I broke some leaves. Where do I cut them off and the brown leaves, just cut them off? Help please, I never had them before they were a mother's day gift. They are so beautiful.

@ZeddZul 4 года назад

I got this new baby fern recently. I think it might be a macho, but can't figure out if its a boston? Or maybe some hybrid that I don't know about 🤕

@lalaforare 3 года назад

I have 5 macho’s planted outdoors. I just noticed the penna are turning yellow like it needs iron. Should I worry or give it some diluted fish emulsion?

@patriciahogg5763 Год назад

Success? Mine are looking similar… suggestions?

@chandrasmith4722 5 лет назад

Tri Australian sword Fern right they're not quite as big as the Macho fern. Also a little more drought tolerant than other ferns.

@Autumn_Blessings 2 года назад

I just found 2 for $20 and they are massive and need major TLC

@tebollenbacher 2 года назад

I bought ferns, young ones I think macho. Individual leaves pointed. Is Boston rounded? Macho pointed?

@rikkim1973 3 года назад

I bought a macho fern and it got really big so Ive had to transplant it twice now. Ive noticed lots of "strands" underneath it which look like aerial roots only bcuz there are no leaves on them. Is that normal? Also I brought it inside bcuz its getting cold here in Texas and Ive noticed lots and lots of spores on the leaves. Are those hazardous to my health? Just curious....hehe.

@TropicalPlantParty 3 года назад

Hey, Rikki! Spores in general aren't great to inhale, but I dont know the extent of how dangerous they are. To be safe, I'd say avoid it, because I'd feel really bad if I said otherwise and you got sick😆😁 The stringy things are totally normal, those are usually their runners and sometimes aerial roots. I googled fern spores and danger and only found info about one specific fern being dangerous, but didn't find anything substantial saying that the rest are safe. But, just thinking logically, macho ferns and Boston ferns are extremely common houseplants and have been for decades, and centuries. Feel like there would be something significant warning people to stay away from the spores if they were highly dangerous. Right?

@rikkim1973 3 года назад

@@TropicalPlantParty ah ok yeah if they are very common then I shud be fine. Im amazed at how big it has gotten and I love how sturdy each frond looks its definitely my baby.....well other than my dog. 😁 Thank you so much for ur reply....I appreciate it!

@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981 5 лет назад

Hi. Do you change the soil too if you have spider mites?

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

I never have before. spider mites live on the foliage so unless it has been a relentless problem, the soil should be fine.

@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981 5 лет назад

@@TropicalPlantParty I got English ivy and I heard that plant could have issues. Low and behold I saw webs , it was on my kitchen windowsill. I put it outside and gave it a good spray of water, the webs came off along with a lot of the leaves. It still looks good though. I'm leaving it on my patio table for now and hopefully the predators will get them! You have a great weekend!

@ewwalter4572 3 года назад

Hi I live in Southern California. Do you my fern will survive in a pot?

@kathymacomber4502 5 лет назад

They also drop fronds..very hard to put up with the mess.

@TropicalPlantParty 5 лет назад

Haven't had as much of a problem with them dropping as the Boston's and Kimberly queens, but they are so big that if they decide to drop it is very messy.