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Boston FernBotanical Name: Nephrolepsis exaltata Boston fern is the most popular of the fern species that originated in Central America and became a fast favorite in parlors and porches in North America during the Victorian era. Long, arching fronds densely covered with leaflets -- called pinnae -- makes this lush, graceful house plant ideal for a pedestal or a hanging basket. Today, there are several new cultivars that are getting attention, including 'Fluffy Ruffles' with curly fronds and a dwarf variety 'Timii' that makes an elegant table accent. Caring for Boston Ferns is easy, as long as you meet their need for high humidity. Mist daily or stand the plant on a saucer of wet pebbles. Some browning of frond tips is normal. Trim off brown tips with scissors to keep it looking neat. 
Origin: Central America
Height: Fronds are generally 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) long.
Light: Bright light. No direct sun.
Water: Keep soil constantly moist.
Humidity: High humidity.
Temperature: Normal room temperatures 60-75°F, 16-24°C
Soil: Peat moss based potting mix.
Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks year-round with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Propagation: Division Return from Boston Fern back to House Plants Encyclopedia A-Z. Go to House Plants Home Page. |
Green Thumb Tips: Dry air can cause leaflets -- or pinnae -- to turn brown. Trim off brown leaflets and raise the humidity for your plant. Fronds that are yellow and wilted are a sign of overwatering. Reduce amount of water and trim off damaged fronds. Check the plant's roots to see if they have rotted. If the roots are mostly black, get rid of it -- it's too far gone. |
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