A year of growing Lady Fern — detailed seasonal notes

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Lady Fern:

Spring: frond dieback in winter for deciduous species. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging during this period which set up the rest of the year.

exceptional ability to thrive in deep shade developed steadily through the warmer months. scale insects on the undersides of fronds appeared in summer and required prompt treatment. The plant in a hanging basket in a cool bathroom performed better than I'd expected for the position. Overall: a rewarding year. The investment of attention is paid back generously.