Description
Botanical name – Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common name – Boston Fern
Description – This leafy easy-care indoor plant has long cascading vibrant green fronds. This fern is low maintenance making it perfect for beginners. It is in the Top 10 of Air Purifying Plants from the NASA study, removing many toxins from your home including formaldehyde and xylene. Pet friendly.
Location – Suitable for bright indirect light inside away from air conditioners or partial shade outside in an area sheltered from strong winds. Keep in warm spot during winter.
Care – Water after top centimetre of potting mix has dried out. Reduce watering in winter. Feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly during spring, summer and autumn. Tidy plant by removing dead fronds.
Mature height – 0.8m H x 0.8m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
125mm – 15cm
175mm – 30cm
200mm – 40cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Part Shade | |
Great Indoors | |
Low Light Tolerant | |
Moderate Watering | |
Ideal for Pots | |
Pet Friendly | |
Air Purifying | |
80 cm Wide | |
80 cm High |