I have two Boston Ferns, and as you can see I hang them up close to the ceiling in the pic. When the sun is away, I place them on hooks more towards the main opening of my balcony. My question is that I'd like for the ferns to grow out, and more importantly downward; I'd rather they don't grow straight up. Is there any ideas for this? Thanks in advance!

Well, all I know for sure is that speaking harshly (even screaming) has no affect whatsoever. Been there. Done it.

I think it's possible. I know if I don't turn my ferns, the back side ends up being all crooked, reaching for the light, sometimes even bare! Maybe set up a grow light at the bottom/on the floor for a few hours a day??

AlohaHoya said:Well, all I know for sure is that speaking harshly (even screaming) has no affect whatsoever. Been there. Done it.

Darn...that was one of my considered options

ShadyGreenThumb said:I think it's possible. I know if I don't turn my ferns, the back side ends up being all crooked, reaching for the light, sometimes even bare! Maybe set up a grow light at the bottom/on the floor for a few hours a day??

Worth a shot, I'll give that a try!

May have found a way...by placing my ferns so close up to the ceiling as I have, it seems to have encouraged new growth from the sides. I have even noticed that growth from the top is starting to droop outward a bit. I'm going to keep this up and see if it is the answer!