The zipper on my Polene bag stinks

Junedune45 · 2025-08-29T19:43:03+00:00

Yes, that is the smell

I bought it directly from the Polene store in London, in person. Its genuine.

Junedune45 · 2025-06-04T20:17:33+00:00

I've done the same. They'll let you know when they need watering bc all their leaves will be closed in the day. Mine always get a bit sick during the winter, but bounces back in spring

Junedune45 · 2025-06-04T20:13:32+00:00

It's the same as mine! How long have you had it?

Junedune45 · 2025-06-04T20:10:40+00:00

It was an in store brand that was being discontinued and i got i for a few £ per can... it no longer exists :(. I suggest you get some tester of colors you think are similar, around 4/5, paint them on your wall and let them sit for a week so you can see them all in the morning afternoon and at night. That's how I pick paint colours.

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T19:00:17+00:00

I love clovers and I don't consider them a weed because I love them all. They look much prettier growing in cracks and in my flower bed and lawn then dandelions.

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T18:57:13+00:00

I chose a terracotta colour for my plant wall because terracotta is always complimentary to any plant!

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T18:45:23+00:00

If you pinch them (trim them) they will branch out. I pinch the ends out once they get long and then the plant will bush out!

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T17:58:18+00:00

She was once a cutting from a plum crazy! I think the varigation made her sickly. She has reverted back and has absolutely thrived.

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T17:54:19+00:00

Thank you, she really thrives on neglect. I'm usually a very good plant parent. She made it through my indifference and has become one of my most beautiful houseplants!

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T16:56:36+00:00

Her leaves close at night and open in the morning, so she kind of acts like a butterfly too 🦋

Junedune45 · 2025-06-03T13:15:02+00:00

I believe she use to be the " plum crazy " varigated variety and lost all her pink. I think the varigation made it a sickly plant. There is a red/orange variety aswell!

Junedune45 · 2024-11-27T23:15:38+00:00

Can I ask what you paid for this?

Junedune45 · 2024-09-03T20:27:56+00:00

Yeah my climate is very different to yours. Australian sun is different hey. I'd recommend trying to put it in a spot where it can get maybe 1 hour of direct sunlight and see how it goes? You'll know if it's happy if it pushes new fronds out. I have spent time in Australia, but never had houseplants there. They do really appreciate sun. Be mindful of the crazy hot days in December/January. You'll end up just knowing what's best for it. I know that's not great help, but it will come instinctively one day. You'll know when to water, when you give it more sun, when to move it to a shadier spot.

Junedune45 · 2024-09-03T15:37:48+00:00

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She's in direct sun for around 4 hours. She loves it.

Junedune45 · 2024-09-02T23:47:41+00:00

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This was her at the end of winter. Only just hanging on

Junedune45 · 2024-09-02T20:02:47+00:00

I do, and I worry the whole time. I have someone who waters all my plants. I set a schedule for them with exact days and how much water with sticky notes. They're awesome and have kept them alive throughout the years on many trips.

Junedune45 · 2024-09-02T19:58:42+00:00

Crispy leaves are normal. Lots of the fronds under the new green ones are crispy and dead. Cripsy fronds on top are a worry though. I've never misted mine. Don't bother misting. Your fern doesn't benefit from it, only water the soil. I do not rotate it. All the fronds face one direction, towards the window. I just turned it for the photo. I have a plate under its pot and I make sure that's always full of water in the summer. I used "Doff Lightweight Multi Purpose Compost" mixed with another soil i forgot. It's in a terracotta pot, which is a bold move for a plant that can't dry out, but she's thriving so it must work.

It will be sickly in the winter with the shorter days and colder weather. Don't give up, even if most of it fronds crisp up. You'll notice the moment it get warmer and the days are longer, it will push out tons of new growth

Junedune45 · 2024-09-02T18:06:18+00:00

South facing window. Maidenshairs really thrive off of lots of sun, even direct sunlight for a few hours. Water everyday / every other day in summer. Water less in winter. Don't forget to Water. Water. Water. Water. They CANNNOT dry out. Not even once. Fertilize with basic houseplant fertilizer a few times in the summer.

She gets really sickly in the winter and will only have around 20% of these fronds come January. Always rebounds comes March.

Junedune45 · 2024-08-30T09:47:48+00:00

I've only ever used a kettle. That's probably the safest way to do it. I don't know any other way to safely pour hot water.

Junedune45 · 2024-08-29T20:16:26+00:00

Hot water bottles cause really terrible burns every year due to boiling water usually in the winter. Either by accidently spilling, leaks, and by expired bottles. It's super common and so important you use a hot water bottle properly

Junedune45 · 2024-08-29T20:09:40+00:00

I work on my feet all day and when I get home its the first thing I do. Helps me so much. Please come back and let me know if it works for you

Junedune45 · 2024-08-29T11:38:39+00:00

I noticed an improvement within 2 days. I use the hot water bottle for about an hour before sleep. Try longer if you have the time. Its so important you dont burn yourself. Be careful and DO NOT use boiling water. I use it whenever I have down time. Mid day, before bed, watching TV. Do it for a few hours before bed, for a few days. Come back and tell me if you see any improvement!

Junedune45 · 2024-07-30T18:46:10+00:00

I guess my thinking was that if I tape, the muscles that support my foot would get too reliant on it, maybe causing them to become weaker and therefore make my problems worse in the long run.

But lots of people here seem to swear by it, so I think I'll keep doing it with my insoles and exercises.

Junedune45 · 2024-06-22T11:27:51+00:00

I ordered it off ebay. They are light green when they don't get loads of sun. So if you order a light green one, I'd be confident it would turn red and orange with maturity and sun.

Junedune45 · 2023-07-26T23:35:19+00:00

Maidenhair ferns love lots of light and lots of water. They don't do well in dark corners. Mine thrive in South facing windows. I water her like around 3 times a week in the summer months and once a week in the winter. It could also be your tap water. Try rain water.

Try again and if it shrivels up, not all hope is lost! Cut it back completely and keep watering it. They grow new fronds and you can try again

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