Boston Fern, Nephroepis Exaltata
Botanical Name: Nephroepis exaltata
Common Names: Boston Fern, Sword Fern, Fishbone Fern, Boston Swordfern
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About
The Boston Fern is well loved for its ease of care and its woodland fairy vibes. Bring the forest inside with this highly tolerant and delightfully whimsical plant. They love the humidity of a kitchen or bathroom, but can live anywhere as they are incredibly hardy.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to remain consistently moist. Tolerates heavy handed watering. Will not tolerate excessive drying.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
