Self Watering Pots for Ferns: Heart Leaf and Maidenhair

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Self Watering Containers for Ferns: Maidenhair Fern and Heart Leaf Fern
Putting ferns in self watering containers was one of the best ideas I saw! In today’s video we are going to be repotting a heart leaf fern and talk about why self watering by wick watering, or bottom watering, with self watering containers is a great idea for fern care. If you are wondering how to grow ferns without them over drying, self watering containers for ferns could be your best bet! Self watering or bottom watering ferns has been the secret to my recent success with my maidenhair fern. Some other indoor plants can also work with self watering. Today I’ll cover maidenhair fern care, heart leaf fern care, and overall care for houseplants who are growing in selfwatering pots. Come along as I show you!
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@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Are you using self watering pots? What are you growing?

@iddybiddyladybugleeza262 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows nope some have saucers lol

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

iddybiddyladybug Leeza yes! Perfect! That’s a great hack!

@dawnmcfarland7011 3 года назад

How are your ferns doing in these self watering pots now a year later? I just got a maidenhair and I have these pots in my Amazon cart waiting to hear back from you!

@suespence8381 2 года назад

When I bought my maidenhair I immediately transferred it to a self-watering pot. That was 35 years ago. Still in the same pot. I do put it in fresh potting mix every few years and don’t think I could kill it if I tried.

@felicia8330 2 года назад

Wouldn't it be root bound already ? Or is it ok to just let it be that way ?

@suespence8381 2 года назад

@@felicia8330 Maidenhair s don’t mind being root bound. However when I change the potting mix I halve the plant if I think it is getting too crowded. I then put one half into a new self watering pot (same size) which I give away as a gift.

@ofhismercy109 8 месяцев назад

Wow wow wow, I've never heard of a 35 yr old mhf. At the same time, my 3 mhf's are in self watering and doing amazing, first time I've never accidentally killed them quickly!

@Gorgeouscorliss Год назад

Thank you this was very very helpful.

@SarahRamkissoon Месяц назад

Thank you for Thor video, on my way to get self watering pot

@daniellehenry989 4 года назад

I have got to get one of these pots! And definitely gonna tell KW about them.

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Danielle Henry you know where to shop for them! 😘

@renegadetherapist5664 3 года назад

LOVE self watering pots for "difficult" plants. For me, anyway LOL I put my variegated ficus in one and no more leaf drop! I just got a maiden hair fern and she is already giving me trouble so she's going in one!!

@camilleholler5827 3 года назад

Do the old switcherooo!! I love it 🌺❤🌷 you are a natural Tuber Girl.. so great to see you here Xoxo

@fullpotentialrealized654 4 года назад

So much fun. I didn't know about self watering pots but that fern is gorgeous. Ima try it - we could use more plants that live. Thanks!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Full Potential Realized it really helps!

@AliLampert 4 года назад

LOVE that I found you! I have such a hard time keeping my plants alive hahaha....this channel is going to be my go-to :)

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Ali Lampert thanks so much! I’m glad you are here! Always feel free to reach out!

@LucasEY 3 года назад

Such a good video! Would love an update on how this worked out-I've been trying to work up the courage to try a maidenhair fern and this may have been the push I needed haha

@maryhammond4859 8 месяцев назад

Thank you wanting to get maidenhair fern will use self watering pot, thanks

@jennybellido3279 4 года назад

This is very helpful! I've just started my gardening :)

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Jenny Bellido glad it was helpful for you!

@nobodynobody993 4 года назад

Love your maidenhair!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Thank you! It is currently struggling since I didn't water it! But it's bouncing back!! Love the self watering pot - they just don't water themselves! 🤪

@stephandden 4 года назад

Self watering pots seem so useful - I tend to either over or under water my plants! Will have to look into them 🙂

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Steph & Den they work well for plants that like lots of water!

@1628Scarlet 6 месяцев назад

Great great video!!! 👏👏👏

@allaboutfoodwithChristie 4 года назад

Thank you so much for the tips

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

all about food with Christie thanks for being here!

@alyssajahnke3065 4 года назад

Love this. Need to get some self watering containers.

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Alyssa Jahnke don’t buy any. I can hook you up!

@ExpertChannelTV 4 года назад

Self watering pots are a great idea.

@catherinerall6434 Год назад

I saved a grape ivy by using a self-watering pot. Ferns do well, too. I have let some pots dry out some before adding more water. I’m thinking of planting micans in one.

@amourdeparis 7 месяцев назад

Many years ago, I had trouble keeping maidenhair ferns alive. Now, I have 6 of them and they're doing well. I keep them indoors next to a north-facing window. They are on a wick watering system. I make sure to check them regularly so that they never run out of water. I mist them occasionally.

@lizzyfp3542 2 года назад

You know if you "kill" a maiden hair you can revive it by cutting off all the dead leaves, watering and feeding it and leaving it in a light spot. In 2 weeks it will be back with beautiful fresh growth.

@drtarasalay 3 года назад

love your videos!

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Thank you!!! 😘

@barbarajustice9499 3 года назад

Good information love maidenhairs where is a good place to get self watering thanks for video

@manuela3036 3 года назад

You’ve given me the courage to buy one! I’ve killed 4 but this is my first time with a self watering pot 💛💛

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Good luck!!!

@dawnmcfarland7011 3 года назад

How did it go for you??

@eliotopian 4 года назад

omg, I woke up achy and sore and groggy, but then I hit that SUBSCRIBE BUTTON, and... MAN... I feel GREAT! *infomercial thumbs up to camera* hehe :)

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

The Fifth Eliot lol!🤣🤣 I forgot to mention that it would totally take away your aches and pains! Thanks for subscribing!

@eliotopian 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows haha np! Keep up the great work !

@etiquettefiend 3 года назад

I bought Blumat self watering stakes off Amazon. worked fantastic for my maidenhair and dieffenbachia for that matter.

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Oh, that's a great recommendation. I haven't done the watering stakes yet, but I am inspired to get some!

@tamaravarnado1207 4 года назад

I just got a Maidenhair about 2 weeks ago and I’m literally scared of her... I’m so glad I watched your video, I will be ordering their pot to keep her “Happy”!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Let me know how it goes. I recently moved mine and it has gotten a little crunchy... we shall see!

@estherlorda 22 часа назад

These pots are great and look neat. However you can achieve the same by simply wicking your plant pot to a water container below it, which allows for your choice of water reservoir size

@anthonylewis62 4 года назад

pebbles at the bottom of my tray is what i do, so far so good, and no i dont water every day they would rot, but i do spray it, and keep the pebble tray half full, for moisture

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

That's great. I'm glad the pebble tray is working for you. How often are you filling your tray?

@ellariel7457 Год назад

Sled-watering pots have changed my entire “fern life” - many examples, but my crocodile fern is a wonder! Always an “insta-kill” for me in the past. The problem: my heart leaf fern was also doing beautifully in a self-watering pot (African Violet style - pot in pot) … until about a month ago. Suddenly, fronds/leaves are drying up & browning. Enough lost foliage that we’re near critical at this point. Fwiw, the soil is a mix of Coast of Maine organic potting mix, perlite, charcoal & orchid mix for drainage. I’ve treated with organic insect spray as well as neem oil topically, and as with most of my plants, it’s also treated with systemic granules for pest control (Bonide). The soil does seem wetter than usual at the moment, so I’ve pulled the inner pot from the reservoir and am giving it a chance to breathe, in case that helps. Any other ideas/suggestions, heart fern & self-watering pot pros out there? Thanks in advance

@Meskarune Год назад

Over time those clay pot in pot things stop working. The pours in the clay gets filled with minerals from the water and fertilizer and it stops wicking water.

@mohammedj5835 2 года назад

One big like for the huge Monestera's on the right !

@susanpratt4061 3 года назад

I am so happy I found out about them. I have my rabbit foot fern, bird nest fern, grape ivy, oxalis, German ivy, multiflora hoya, nerve plant and Swedish ivy in self watering pots (the ceramic two piece type). I tell you, I was having a devil of a time with the Swedish ivy. It was loosing leaves, was always dry and crispy. Now it is lush and growing strong. It is now one of my favorite plants period. Am thinking about using them for my wandering jewel, zebrina. What do you think? I think I will let these reservoir dry out now that fall and winter are here though. Would you agree?🤔

@WhenAphroditeSpeaks 4 года назад

My plans are dying... I am doing everything by the book and still, my plants are sad! Love your energy!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Love Worthy no!! Send me a DM. I’m happy to try and help!

@chalice4ever 3 года назад

I’ve had my maiden hair fern living for almost an entire year. Not as lush as when I purchased her but alive and happy. I’ve kept her inside a cash-po in the original she came with. I fill the cash-po with distilled water and keep it like that filled only about an inch in water. And when the water evaporates (usually like 3-4 days) I fill it up again. I have her on a west facing window-direct sunlight and she’s happy. Give it a try. I promise it’ll work. Just don’t let the water dry out

@rjph121283 4 года назад

I use a self erring for my rabbit’s foot fern! I have killed a few and finally thought omg I can do hydroponics with cocopeat :) I used the same brand as you and they told me I could mix it with regular mixed soil if needed (since the cocopeat has no nutrients and if not added fertilizer the plant would die :/). It’s been amazing. I got the Blue at fern, and I’m gonna report it in semi hydroponic soon.

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Joana Pastor that’s great!!!! Mine are all hanging in there.

@leahdeleone9394 3 года назад

I keep mine in a glass cylinder terrarium and spary as needed.

@thommorris8002 3 года назад

Hi! Being home over the last year has helped me not completely kill them. I love my maidenhairs. Even so, I have two that are recovering from letting them dry out. We may be traveling in the next year as things open up. How do I help them stay alive if we're gone for a few weeks?

@paytonthomas8441 4 года назад

Love this! I am an Amazon shopper so I love when there's an easy link 😬 QUESTION: How do you fertilize your plants that are in self-watering pots

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Payton Thomas hi Payton! Thanks for the subscribe!! I put liquid fertilizer directly in the water and fill the reservoir with that. Easy peasy!

@jennypennybridge2877 3 года назад

@@rosettagrows3315 Please tell more; how do you dilute it, and how often do one fill the thank with fertilizer? I've got several Peace lilies in self watering pots, and to no surprise they're doing great. A bit more surprising the Monstera Deliciosa is thriving in self watering as well 👍 Neither of them are fertilized since april, when they were repotted. It's about time I learn how to, so please do tell 🙋‍♀️

@estherallen4399 3 года назад

My maidenhair fern is thriving in his self watering pot; in addition I put stones on the top of the soil wich reduces evaporation

@iddybiddyladybugleeza262 4 года назад

🥺 I’ve killed 3 I even put one in an enclosed terrarium & open terrarium 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ oh have you been to Mickey’s in WeHo? 🥰💚🌿 I’m missing that place. I saw some heart ferns there last year. That’s a cool pot!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

iddybiddyladybug Leeza I miss mickeys too!! It’s been so long! I’m hoping that the self watering is going to fix all my humidity problems! 🤷🏻‍♀️ We will see!

@paytonthomas8441 4 года назад

Subscribed!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Thanks Payton!!! :)

@melissaking3481 3 года назад

Hey, how did your Heart Leaf go in the self-water pot? Would love an update.

@michellelamattina 3 года назад

I have these other water indicators that turn blue when they are good and white when they need water.. it DEFINITELY helped me be a plant mom😂 But with that said putting the water on top I was getting gnats so I switched 2 plants to these last night. I really want to stop the gnat problem

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Oh man. I hear you on the gnats. I don't have that issue with mine in the self watering pots. But it can still happen in moist soil. I hope it doesn't for you! Let me know if you need more help!

@booklover1045 Год назад

What is the large plant with large round leafs to the left of you at 0:19? It's so pretty!

@plantingitreal 4 года назад

I keep mine rope watering, which is pretty much the same as wick watering but with a rope. I actually water my African violets the same way. Hi, I am new to your channel. I just started my plant channel. My name is Mya.🤓

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

HousePlants,Orchids&More yes! Just about the same! I’ll check out your channel!! Good luck!! 💚

@plantingitreal 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows thank you!💚

@lollyjoy_art 4 месяца назад

I use african violet soil plus vermiculite for my maidenhair, repotting 1-2 times a year. Using 5 ropes in the self watering pot, after 1year it is now 14 ins tall and 24 ins wide! I sometimes use soft water from my aquarium to water💚🪴

@angelagrima6911 5 месяцев назад

Can you tell me what are self watering pot pls and how do tbey work for ferns

@estherkim4183 4 года назад

Omg...did not even know this exists...all of my plants die because I forget to water them. Thanks for the tips!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Esther Kim I’m so glad. It was mind blowing to me too! Total revolutionary!

@herryfitry1300 3 года назад

i have twenty five hemionitis arifiola in pot...thank for u information...im form indonesia...

@lydiastewart7011 2 года назад

How did the water meter go together?

@lakeithaflowers2269 4 года назад

Beautiful flowers, what is the name of the flower on your right with the rounded shaped bubble leaves?

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Lakeitha F it’s called Farfugium japonicum sometimes called “tractor seat plant” 😂

@catrenasanders204 2 года назад

What about those watering globes. Would they work as well?

@marjxowisno 4 года назад

My fiancé bought me a beautiful heart leaf fern. I’m going to buy a self watering pot at dollar store!!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

_HeyMarj great! Good luck with it!!

@marjxowisno 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows i just repotted my heart fern! I think they love this self watering pot. I will update you after a week

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

_HeyMarj please do!

@marjxowisno 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows two weeks has passed and my heart fern is still thriving! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

_HeyMarj yes!!! So glad for the update!! Mine wasn’t getting enough light so it’s telling me alllll about it. Trying to revive it outside. 🙏🏼

@redgriffen 4 года назад

I have fancy goldfish and have to change the water etc regularly and my ferns love the water. If your maidenhair dries up do not toss it it will grow back.

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Oh yes! I need to find someone with fish water. I know it is the BEST fertilizer! Good job!

@savannahorozco164 4 года назад

Hello, where did you purchase your watering can? It’s lovely! Thanks for the video 👏🏽 👏🏽

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Savannah Orozco hi! Thanks for watching! I got it at IKEA awhile back.

@savannahorozco164 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows purchased a self watering pot for my fern as well! Ty much

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Savannah Orozco that’s great! What kind of fern are you going to plant in there??

@savannahorozco164 4 года назад

Rosetta Grows Hemionitis Arifolia - Heart Fern! Appreciate Any Tips 🤗🤗

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Savannah Orozco basically, they would ideally love warm, wet, bright conditions. So if you have a self watering pot, that will help with the wet. Bright indirect light is going to be best. I have mine in low light. It’s SURVIVING but it’ll thrive in more bright conditions.

@jajou1022 4 года назад

I just got a heart leaf fern this weekend and I just order the self watering pot from Amazon. My question is how will I fertilize my fern since you dont need to water from the top?

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

FabNaturelle I add a teeny bit of liquid fertilizer to the water that I add to the reservoir. So excited for you to get yours going!

@galadrielstineman9645 4 года назад

I noticed early on your plant had a wick, is that right? Did you leave that on? I just got one of these from Lowe’s and I’ve not had the wick before!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Galadriel Stineman I normally cut them out!

@jerridorr107 2 года назад

Where do you get self watering pot

@janicematlas6026 4 года назад

Did the self watering pot work for your hear fern? Can you do an update? I have one but she's in a terra-cotta pot. I have only had her for 2 days.

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

J m so far, so good! It’s been about three weeks, I guess, so too soon to tell if all is well, but the yellowing on the leaves did stop, and it’s looking favorable. I’ve only filled the reservoir once, but again, it’s not in a very bright place so not a lot of photosynthesis taking place!

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

J m I wouldn’t likely keep one in terra cotta, unless you are willing to water very frequently.

@jillrulli8535 4 года назад

Any updates on how she's doing in her new pot?

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Thanks for asking! Pretty good! I moved her to my back window for more light. There was just not enough in my bathroom. 2 new leaves!

@aryadaire3383 7 месяцев назад

Is it possible to put too many wicks in a self-watering maidenhair fern? I have mine in a Lechuza pot, but when I put in the wick, it was on one side only, and I didn't want it only to draw up water on one side.

@lollyjoy_art 4 месяца назад

I have 5 wicks in a star shape around the inner pot, she loves it a year later is doing well

@DejaDrewit 2 года назад

Wish someone told me at the store. I told them i kill all plants and they said this plant was easy to care for but mine started drying out 2 weeks after i got it 😩

@DebbraLupien_AkashicRecords 4 года назад

No self watering pots. A shopping excursion is in my future...

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Debbra Lupien those are the best excursions. If you are on lock down, the link for the ones I have used is in the description!

@lecillel.7689 4 года назад

Hi! Is there an update with your heart fern? 🤗

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Hi! Thanks for asking! Its is doing fine. Here's the truth: I have forgotten to fill the reservoir a couple of times and so it is alive and has a couple new leaves but it isn't as amazing as I would hope. They really hate to dry out and I've done it twice. 😬

@lecillel.7689 3 года назад

Sooo 3 self watering pots later, ferns are now my favorite no fuss plants 😂 works with my austral gem, blue star, and maidenhair ❤

@PlantsNPaws 3 года назад

Could you do leca instead of self-watering?.

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Sorry - just seeing this - Yes, I imagine you could! I don't have any experience (or any GOOD experience) with leca so I can't really speak to that. Have you tried it?

@PlantsNPaws 3 года назад

@@rosettagrows3315 I’m afraid to! 😂 but I’d love to try

@PlantsNPaws 3 года назад

Also my lemon button fern nearly completely died back, so I put it in one of my terrariums

@mchiu7458 3 года назад

You've only killed 5! LOl You've got nothing on me. I just add them to the shopping list every other month! How do you keep them alive if they are in a mixed planter with an orchid?

@rosettagrows3315 3 года назад

Lol. Oh no! I would remove them from the orchid. I usually keep plants that have similar growing needs together - but orchids have different care, for sure.

@suespence8381 2 года назад

Put it in a pot of its own.

@titojapsvlog1833 4 года назад

Sub done

@KellyRoberts 2 года назад

Would be nice if the inside pot was clear so you can see the roots.

@MichaelDomer Год назад

This model is too many issues, find one of better quality. Especially the water meter is unreliable, it can get stuck, giving you the impression that it still has enough water.

@anthonylewis62 4 года назад

and do NOT EVER touch the leaves, ever,

@rosettagrows3315 4 года назад

Really?! I haven't heard that. Oops. I touch mine!! 😳