Chain of Hearts
Chain of hearts is a gorgeous trailing plant that’s perfect for hanging pots or baskets. The chains can reach 4m long & the heart shaped leaves are sweet.
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Boston Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are popular indoors with their long lacy fronds. They prefer slightly humid conditions and a well-lit, protected position, so get these growing conditions right and you’ll have a lovely indoor fern all year round. They can also be grown in the garden making them quite a versatile plant.
How to grow boston fern in a pot
- Choose a pot that is at least twice the size of the selected plant. Position in a shaded spot in the garden or choose a position indoors that receives indirect sunlight. Protect from strong winds.
- Fill chosen pot with a premium quality potting mix, such as Yates Thrive Indoor Plants Potting Mix.
- Position in the pot and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well.
- Feed every 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Indoor Liquid Plant Food to promote strong root development and healthy foliage growth
How to grow boston fern in a garden
- Choose a well-lit but shaded spot in the garden and prepare the planting area by digging in compost and Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed.
- Dig a hole in the prepared area, place the plant in the bottom of the planting hole, gently backfill around the plant’s root ball with soil then water in well.
- Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, woodchip or pea straw and water in well.
- Apply Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed around the root zone every 8 weeks from spring until mid-autumn to promote good soil health.
Growing tips
Soak the pot in water once a month to make sure the potting mix is well hydrated. Do not overwater your Boston Fern. Test the soil with a bare finger, if it feels dry then water it.
Dust the leaves regularly using a soft brush. Dust can clog up the pores of the leaves and make it difficult for the leaves to function properly.
Lightly prune in winter to keep the plant ‘tidy’ as desired.
Bromeliad
For a feature plant in a shady or sheltered area in the garden or even for indoors, Bromeliads provide great foliage colour and form to the garden.
Air Plants
Air Plants literally live off the air & can be grown indoors, hanging from tree branches or balancing decoratively on intriguing objects.
Aglaonema
Aglaonema are a diverse & colourful range of leafy plants. Their foliage can be striking mottled mixtures of red, pink, silver, green, yellow or cream.
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Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed
A certified organic garden input boosted with NZ Seaweed to gently nourish plants, enrich the soil and encourage a strong healthy root system.
Yates Thrive Indoor Plants Potting Mix
To give your precious plants the perfect start, we've created the ideal ready-to-use NZ indoor plant potting mix.
Yates Thrive Indoor Liquid Plant Food
Provides indoor plants with the balanced nutrition they need to produce stronger, healthier foliage and an abundance of vibrant flowers.
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