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Beautiful, elegant, and known as a symbol of prosperity, the Portuguese Lace is a kind of fern that you must have at home. Native to Australia, the plant is herbaceous, easy to grow, and has delicate leaves that bring charm to the decoration:
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The Portuguese Renda, or Davallia fejeensis According to landscape designer Thais Lemos, it is a delicate-looking herbaceous plant that usually reaches a height of 20 to 40 cm.
Besides being a very delicate plant, the Portuguese Lace is also a symbol
Thais Lemos reminds us that the plant, according to Feng Shui, is used to bring prosperity to internal environments. In addition, the fern symbolizes ancestry, as well as having a positive influence in the fields of career and work.
A curiosity, the plant also receives the name "Rabbit's Foot Fern", because it has rhizomes in a shape similar to the animal's feet, a symbol of luck for many centuries. According to Thais, it is believed that rabbits bring luck because they are animals that breed easily and this symbolized, in popular belief, an act of prosperity in people's lives. For the landscape designer, the Portuguese Laceis a great amulet to have at home and is a good gift for those who are in a period of transition and life change.
How to take care of the Portuguese lace
In order to bring all the charm of the Portuguese Lace to your living room, it is important to know how to cultivate it correctly and with care:
- Cultivation: The plant can be grown in "gourd" type pots, which are wide and not too deep. According to Thais, the pot must have holes and can be made of plastic, clay, or coconut fiber;
- Irrigation: According to the landscape designer, the fern prefers humid environments, as it likes frequent watering. The ideal is to water the plant when the soil starts to get dry;
- Fertilization: "You can use organic fertilizers rich in calcium, such as castor bean cake and bone meal, as well as mineral fertilizers suitable for ferns, such as NPK 12-08-06. The ideal time to fertilize is between early spring and late fall;
- Luminosity: the plant appreciates bright environments, but does not tolerate direct sunlight on its leaves. indoors, the ideal is to place it near the windows;
- Soil: "the plant's substrate must be rich in organic matter and well drained, so that there is no compaction and water accumulation," recommends the specialist;
- Seedlings: "can be produced by cutting the rhizomes of the plant. These should be cut into pieces of about 15 cm and planted at an angle of 45ºC. The tip is to plant in pots with moist substrate rich in organic matter";
- Care: Finally, Thais reminds us that in winter the fern leaves may fall and turn yellowish. To avoid the problem and stimulate the birth of new leaves, the landscape designer recommends pruning.
With these tips, you can now have this beautiful fern at home. Choose the right environment and get ready to have a modern and elegant decoration.
Learn more about Portuguese Lace
How about knowing some tricks and curiosities about Portuguese Lace? The following selection of videos brings you more information to ensure success in the cultivation of your plant. It is worth following, because the tips are also very useful:
More Portuguese Lace Growing Tips
In this video, gardener Flávia Kremer brings more tips on how to grow the Portuguese Lace, and valuable information to ensure that the plant always stays beautiful. Watch it!
Portuguese Lace Care
Here, Landscape Designer Ana Paula Lino brings tips on irrigation, luminosity, and other care to guarantee the health of the Portuguese Lace. She also explains the ideal conditions for the leaves to become showy and beautiful. Be sure to watch the video, because the expert has beautiful and passionate ferns at home.
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Are you thinking about having new Portuguese Lace seedlings? Then check out this video, because the landscaper Nô Figueiredo, with simple and useful tips, teaches how to multiply the plant.
How to prune your plant
Pruning is a common practice to ensure the growth of ferns. In this video, you will learn how to do it. With the tips of expert Fabio Bucchile, you will know the correct way to perform the procedure without damaging your plant. It is worth watching and taking note of the recommendations.
After knowing all this information, you can already consider yourself an expert in growing Portuguese Lace, can't you? Certainly, after putting all the tips into practice, you will have good results when growing this beautiful fern.
10 Beautiful Pictures of Portuguese Lace Decoration
You have already learned how to cultivate Portuguese Lace. Now, how about knowing some inspirations to harmonize it in your decoration? The following list brings beautiful options to make your room even more beautiful:
1. with delicate and leafy leaves, Portuguese lace is pure charm
2. because it is versatile and well adaptable, it is perfect for indoor environments
3. and is increasingly gaining space in decoration
4. it looks beautiful in the composition of indoor gardens, bringing color and life to the environment
5. a perfect option for a green wall
6. moreover, it looks equally beautiful in different types of vases
7. and charm in any corner of the house
8. experiment with creativity
9. look at the charm of this decoration with a wooden stool? the effect is beautiful!
10. you will love the possibilities that the fern offers!
It is impossible not to fall in love with the delicacy of the Portuguese Lace, not to mention that the plant brings good energy and makes any environment even more beautiful! Another little plant that can also bring prosperity to your home is the Chrysanthemum. It has charming flowers and is known for bringing joy to environments.
