Growing these types of foxgloves in pots makes it easier for gardeners to move them undercover to a frost-free location for the winter months. Choosing Plant Pots If you love fussing with your plants, you can turn your pot every week by 90 degrees to give all sides of the plant a chance to face the brighter light. This could be a sign of under fertilizing. Feed your plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer. Water well before pouring fertilizer onto the soil. I like clay or terracotta pots for several reasons. First, they are eco-friendly and won’t add to plastic pollution. Secondly, they allow airflow and water evaporation through the walls. They also look so much more attractive. If you are doing this, ensure that you do not increase the dampness in your home too much. Dampness attracts mold and bacteria that are not good for plants or humans.

Growing foxgloves in containers does take more work than growing them in the ground, but it can still be a relatively easy and hassle-free option for a container garden. While you can get away with somewhat closer spacing in a container for most plants, you do need to make sure that the rosettes can grow large enough to allow flowering stalks to form in the plants’ second year when planting foxgloves in a container. Foxgloves are woodland plants that work very well in the dappled shade below fruit trees or in other wild and natural planting schemes where you’d find relatively well-drained but humus-rich soil.No, they are not edible and should not be eaten as they can make you ill. They are attractive to birds who will add sound and movement to your garden. Remember, foxgloves typically need to form rosettes 15-20cm across before they will send up flowering shoots, so it is important not to overcrowd them. Gardeners who struggle to find direct sunlight in their home or garden will be thrilled to know that the Foxtail fern is the perfect plant for this environment. Foxgloves are best planted into containers filled with a peat-free, loam-based compost that is rich in organic matter.

The plant must have well-draining soil. After watering, the excess water must run out and not accumulate at the base. Is this happens, the roots will rot and your plant can die. Foxtail fern enjoys moist well-draining soil. Over and under-watering must be avoided. Water weekly in spring and summer and allow the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Soil should always be moderately moist. In winter, watering can be reduced to once every two weeks. It is a fast grower and can be trimmed to keep its shape when growing indoors. For outdoor plants, they look awesome when allowed to spread. Even hardier types are more susceptible to frost damage when growing in containers, so it is a good idea to ensure that they are in a sheltered position or to take steps to add insulation around the pot to protect the roots of your plants. They can, in fact, be very useful for container displays as they can give some dramatic height to elevate such displays.Another cause of yellow leaves is too much direct sun. move your plant to a spot that has bright light, but is not in direct sunlight. In the ground, spacing foxgloves correctly is important and you should plant them at least 30-35cm apart to allow the rosettes to grow sufficiently. They can withstand winter temperatures down to 50°F (10°C). If you live in a very cold climate, you may consider a heating device for your indoor plants.