Boston Fern
The Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a beautiful and popular houseplant that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. In the wild, it can be found growing in moist, shaded forests.
This fern has long, gracefully arching fronds that are made up of many small leaflets, giving it a delicate and feathery appearance. While Boston Ferns do not produce flowers, they do develop small, bead-like spores on the undersides of their fronds that can add a unique texture to their overall appearance.
Overall, the Boston Fern is a great choice for anyone looking to add some natural beauty to their indoor space. Whether hung in a basket or displayed on a shelf, this fern's elegant fronds are sure to impress!
Plant Care
To keep your Boston Fern happy and healthy, it is important to provide it with plenty of bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil. These ferns prefer a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter, such as peat moss.
In terms of care, Boston Ferns are relatively easy to maintain as long as their basic needs are met. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged, and avoid letting it dry out completely. These ferns also appreciate regular misting to help maintain humidity levels around their leaves.
💦Water: Keep soil slightly moist, avoid drying out completely
☀️Light: Bright, Indirect Light. We recommend LED Full Spectrum Plant Light Strips, 2 foot
🪴Potting: Well-draining soil with added perlite. We suggest Potted Elephant Indoor potting mix (50/50 peat moss & pumice)
🌿Habit: Mounding, approximately to 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide