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Q&A – What is the best fern for a hanging basket that will grow full
and long?

Question:
What is the best fern for a hanging basket that will grow full and long?
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Answer:

The classic large fern is the Boston fern, but Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture at Dixon Gallery and Gardens says there are some other varieties that are even larger. ‘Macho’ fern is very large. Dale also talks about some things to do to take care of them to help them survive the summer and winter.
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Related Videos:
How do I take care of Boston Ferns especially in the winter?
Propagating Ferns from Spores
Can I overwinter Boston ferns in the garage?

Related Resources:
Boston Fern, Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’
Growing Ferns
Kimberly Queen, Macho Challenge Boston Ferns
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