Wavy Plant

Crispy Wave Plants need well-draining soil, but it needs to be constantly moist. Keep it out of direct sunlight, it prefers low-light. Also ensure that the temperature doesn't fluctuate, keep it in the range of 70-80 °F. Fertilize it once a month during the growing season but only use liquid fertilizer.

What is a wavy fern like plant?

The Crispy Wave Fern is a cultivar of the popular houseplant species Asplenium nidus. A beautifully bright green fern with marvelous ribbon-shaped, ruffled leaves – which give it the common (and literal) name 'Crispy Wave'.

How do you propagate a wavy plant?

Lay the mature leaves on a piece of paper or paper bag. After a few days, spores can be collected. Then, grow the spores under glass or plastic, placing them on some moist peat moss. Keep the peat moss in a cool, shady environment during propagation, and mist it daily.

How big do crispy wave plant get?

Crispy Wave fern grown as a houseplant will usually grow up to two feet. It can be much larger if grown outdoors. It also can grow larger if grown in an oversized pot. To grow large and lush, Crispy Wave fern requires very high humidity and consistent temperature.

How often should I water wavy ferns?

Your Crispy Wave can be watered from above, but make sure that there is good drainage at the bottom of the pot. One to two watering a week is the standard. As it grows and you re-pot it in a larger sized pot it will require more watering. You may spray the leaves in the summer to increase the ambient humidity.

Why is my wavy fern turning brown?

Your fern likes to stay evenly moist and likes frequent, light waterings to maintain "barely moist" soil. If you allow your Crispy Wave to dry out in-between waterings, this could cause your plant to develop brown tips.

Do fern need sun or shade?

Ferns are a natural inhabitant of shady areas, most commonly found where they will get at least some sun during part of the day or where they will receive dappled sunlight most of the day. In fact most ferns will not grow that well in real dense shade, they need a bit of sun to grow their best.

Why do ferns curl up when touched?

Leaves of the sensitive plant protect themselves from predators and environmental conditions by folding in response to touch.

What is a curly fern called?

There's a new Boston fern in town and it goes by the name of Curly — or even better, Dragon Tail. Both names truly show what this fern (the scientific name of which is Nephrolepis exaltata 'Emina') looks like, as each frond is bowed, curved and shaped like a sword.

Why is propagation illegal?

If you buy a plant, it's easy to think that it's yours to propagate. Many times, it is perfectly fine to take cuttings and create baby plants from purchased plants. That being said, you cannot propagate patented plants without the inventor's permission. Violating plant patents is against the law and a form of stealing.

Is it better to root cuttings in water or soil?

Some plants will root in water, but cuttings will develop a better root system when rooted in a soil-less potting mix. Sand or perlite can also be used, especially for cuttings that need good drainage and may rot if kept too wet.

Can you directly plant cuttings?

Many houseplants, annuals, perennials, and woody plants can be propagated by stem cuttings when they are in active growth and the stems are soft. Cut off a piece of stem, 2-6 inches long. There should be at least three sets of leaves on the cutting.

How do you prune a crispy wave plant?

You can cut brown tips and leaves off your fern by using sterile scissors. Cut whole leaves down to the base of the plant. Doing so can benefit the overall health of your plant because it has more energy to expend on new, healthy growth.

Why is my crispy wave fern dying?

If your crispy wave fern is dying or struggling, it is likely due to one of the following reasons: underwatering, overwatering, overfertilization, low humidity, or too much/too little light.

Why is my crispy wave plant not growing?

You could be watering your fern too much or too little. The soil on your plant should feel moist but never entirely saturated. Achieve this by watering your plant with small amounts of water more frequently. Also, consider purchasing a bottom-watering pot, which will naturally wick moisture into the soil as needed.

Do ferns like to be misted?

Humidity Is Essential None of the popular household ferns can tolerate dry conditions for long. Their fronds will quickly turn brown, and they will begin to drop leaves. Mist your ferns as often as practical, preferably in the morning.

Should ferns be misted daily?

Using a mist spray three or four times a day will help to maintain luxuriant growth. Misting is good for broad-leaf ferns and those of simple-leaf forms. Use less spray on crinkled varieties, which tend to collect moisture and hold it, contributing to development of fungus.

What happens if you overwater a fern?

If the wilted leaves are turning yellow or falling off, then your Fern is being over watered. In addition, if you notice green or grey mossy growth on the top of the soil, this is another indication that the plant is waterlogged. Over watering can lead to root rot or other fungal diseases.

Should I trim brown leaves off fern?

If you're seeing brown leaves at the bottom of your fern but the top is green, that's totally normal and means your plant is doing well. For nearly all ferns, new growth comes from the centre. As new growth comes in, the older leaves at the bottom will die off. You can just snip off any brown ones at the base.

Should you cut brown tips off ferns?

Once you start to address the plant leaves turning brown, your plant should start to grow new, healthy foliage. As for the leaves that still have brown tips, you can snip the dead parts away with a pair of scissors without hurting the plant.