Christmas ferns get too much sun
Q: I purchased five Christmas ferns from a local nursery to plant this fall. I placed them under a tree for a few days until I had time to plant them. Unfortunately as the sun slips further into the Southern sky, I did not notice that the sun found them. They ended up puny looking, dried out with dehydrated curled leaves. I immediately moved them to permanent shade and watered. Two days out they still look the same in the pots! What can I do at this point?
A: Christmas ferns are tough, but I’m not sure they’re tough enough to withstand damage like this. Still, they are tougher than most natives. I think I’d go ahead and plant them and see what happens. Alternatively, most reputable nurseries guarantee their plants for a year after purchase, no questions asked.
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