I want to repot my Bird's Nest Fern. There are about 2 1/2 inches between the top of the soil and the leaves. My question is, can I pot it down so that the soil level is higher (closer to the leaves). I know you can do this with some plants (like African Violets) but how about my fern?
Thanks!
Deb

No, 'fraid not. Bird's Nest Fern grow a trunk with age. Everytime you trim off dead leaves, the trunk will get taller.

Thank you-I was afraid of that.......

Just wanted to add that--putting extra soil on top of a potted plant is a slow death sentence.

If you are re-potting a plant--put the extra soil on the bottom to compensate fot a deeper pot.
The top level as it was has to stay that way. A slight top-dressing of maybe 1/2" is OK.

Gita

Thanks, Gita!