Easy Ways To Properly Care For Fern Roots 

Ferns are a very broad and ancient group of plants and there is an incredibly diverse range of fern types out there. 

Do ferns outgrow their pots?

Most species will with time do so. Ferns have reasonably pathetic roots and they run into nutrient deficiencies in pots quite easily. 

Normally you can plant them in new pots and they will yield new ferns. You can keep these or give them away. 

What do you do with fern roots?

What do you do with fern roots?

Fern roots are really fern rhizomes and will give rise to new ferns if planted. 

Yes. In many cases what you think is a root is actually a piece of the rhizome or a stolen. Either can be removed and planted to yield a new fern.

Can you trim the roots of a fern?

The actual roots are small fibrous things that you can cut off should you so wish - work in moderation and watch your plant and learn what it likes.

Can you trim the roots of a fern?

Do ferns need a lot of root space?

This will depend on the fern! Choose a fern that suits your space. There are 10500 species which range from being about 2 inches tall to the giant tree.

Do ferns need a lot of root space?

There is a fern for every space on earth, be it a small little fern to grow in the corner next to your bonsai.

Ferns are a primitive form of a plant. Ferns also produce stolons or runners. 

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