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In this way, do ferns come back every year?

Ferns are perennial plants, those that live for many years. Annual plants are the ones you have to replant every year.

Similarly, can ferns survive cold weather? Ferns that do not withstand cold are usually the kinds found in pots indoors. Though it is a good idea to let indoor ferns spend some time outdoors on patios and balconies, they must be brought back inside when overnight temperatures dip below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hereof, how do I keep my ferns over winter?

1. Trim the fern, removing the shoots at the outside of the pot and keeping only the most upright shoots in the middle.
2. Bring the fern inside and place it in a bright, sunny room where the temperature will stay between 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Water the fern once a week.
4. Withhold fertilizer during the winter.

Are Ferns an annual or perennial?

Ferns (Pteridophyta) are perennials that date to prehistoric times, placing them among the among the oldest living plants on earth. Once established, they live for many years, and unlike other types of plants, they create more of their own kind by means of spores rather than seeds or pollen.