Botanical Name: Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniense’
Common Name: Boston fern
Type of Plant: fern: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape dense clump of arching, spreading fronds; resembles sword fern but with softer texture, more arching form; spreads by runners
Height 1 to 3'
Spread to 5 ‘
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoors indoors in bright light or outdoors in partial shade
Soil prefers a well-drained potting soil
Hardiness tender: zones 23, 24; needs cool, bright conditions indoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnately compound, leaflets to 2" long, densely set on long, arching fronds 3' or more; 30 to 50 leaflets per leaf
Flowers none
Fruit rounded sori to 1/8" wide in rows
 
Propagation:
runners, division, spore, tissue culture
 
Usage:
hanging houseplant or patio plant; outdoors in raised beds; prized patio specimen plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes frequent watering; soak occasionally to be sure that root ball is completely saturated
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength feeding monthly
Pruning remove dead fronds, divide if needed
Pests/Diseases salt burn, low humidity can cause tip-burn on fronds
Special Conditions/Other many cultivars are available
 
Origin: Tropical Africa
Family: Polypodiaceae

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