How long does it take for ferns to establish itself after being planted?

[Heruga]

I bought and planted some quart sized Japanese painted ferns in late may and the I can see that the ferns have already significantly grown in size which I'm impressed with. So I was wondering, could they have already established itself? I know that trees take a couple of years to establish but this fern was very small when I got it.

 

[Beth_B]

I'm not sure what the exact definition of established is for a plant...I'd think after a full cycle of the four seasons. But if your ferns are growing and not requiring any babying I think they are good to go!

Are they the smallish ones with sort of red leaves? I have some of those, they've been in the ground for six years and dividing them is on my fall to do list.

 

[Heruga]

I'm not sure what the exact definition of established is for a plant...I'd think after a full cycle of the four seasons. But if your ferns are growing and not requiring any babying I think they are good to go!

Are they the smallish ones with sort of red leaves? I have some of those, they've been in the ground for six years and dividing them is on my fall to do list.

They look like this now.

 

[Becky]

Lovely looking ferns @Heruga I really like your tortoise ornament too!

 

[Corzhens]

We have lots of ferns around the house which naturally spawns. Since we did not plant them, we treat some as weeds so we remove although there's a large grove in the front yard. Anyway, from what I saw when the fern is growing, maybe 2 or 3 weeks and the fern can be considered planted and alive. It is not a delicate plant and it is easy to grow as long as it gets ample water and sunlight. Good luck to your fern.