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Boston Fern | Nephrolepis exaltata
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), commonly known as the Boston Fern, is a classic tropical houseplant loved for its soft arching fronds and lush green appearance. Perfect for hanging baskets, plant stands, and bathrooms, it brings a full, natural look to indoor spaces while helping to increase humidity.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Moderate to high watering. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Never allow the compost to dry out completely.
SOIL
Moisture-retentive but free-draining houseplant compost with added perlite to improve airflow.
REPOT
Repot every 1ā2 years in spring when rootbound. Move up one pot size only and refresh the compost.
HUMIDITY
High
DIFFICULTY
Medium
PET FRIENDLY
Yes
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Boston Ferns love humidity. Bathrooms are often ideal, or place the pot on a pebble tray to help keep the fronds looking fresh and green.
COMMON MISTAKE
Most people struggle with Boston Ferns by allowing them to dry out or keeping them in very dry heated rooms.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 4ā6 weeks if you want: ā¢ A health check ā¢ Help increasing humidity ā¢ Advice on watering and positioning
PLANT FACT
Boston Fern became one of the world's most popular houseplants during the Victorian era and remains one of the best plants for adding a tropical feel indoors.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Tropical regions of the Americas