Overwintering Kimberly Queen Ferns Indoors

White Bulbs on Fern Roots: Not Eggs, Likely Fertilizer

Ferns don’t produce bulbs. The white pellets are likely slow-release fertilizer. Ferns planted in ground for summer should be potted for winter.

Indoor Winter Care

• Pot in smallest container that fits roots.
• Place near sunny window.
• Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry.
• Expect bedraggled look initially; new fronds emerge in ~1 month.

Moving non-hardy plants in/out of ground is stressful; container culture year-round is better.