How to keep ferns alive?

So make sure your ferns are well hydrated. However, a word of caution: unless it's a bog fern, don't let your fern sit in water. Keep it damp, not soggy. Give them light. Contrary to popular opinion, ferns are not typically deep shade plants. They are adapted to the dappled sunlight of the forest floor. read more

Keep your ferns in a dormant state during winter. Fortunately, there are things you can do to ensure that your boston ferns will live through the winter. Once the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius), bring your plants inside. read more

High humidity is necessary to keep the Boston fern as a houseplant. Overwintering Boston ferns in a hot, dry home environment usually causes lots of mess and frustration for the gardener. If you don’t have the right conditions indoors for overwintering Boston ferns, allow them to go dormant and store in a garage, basement or outdoor building where temperatures don’t go below 55 F. (13 C.). read more