Boston Fern Hanging Basket
From $49.99
Light: Partial Shade
Pet Friendly: Yes
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Boston Fern Care
Scientific Name
Nephrolepis exaltata
Light
To promote optimal growing conditions, the Boston Fern prefers locations with bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight outdoors. Maintaining this delicate balance prevents lackluster fronds or frond burn. Porch settings with filtered morning sun and afternoon shade provide ideal conditions. Indoor placement near a north or east-facing window ensures proper light exposure.
Water
To successfully grow a Boston Fern, keep the soil lightly moist. This is especially important in spring and summer when the plant is actively growing. Indoor plants typically require weekly watering, while outdoor plants in warm climates may need more frequent hydration.
Regular soil checks by hand help establish an appropriate watering schedule, preventing foliage drop by avoiding soil dryness. In fall and winter, water the fern every other week. This helps it rest during dormancy. Remember, ferns like humid conditions.
Hardiness Zones
The Boston Fern plant hardiness zones are Zones 9 to 11.
Pet Friendliness
Boston ferns are pet friendly and non-toxic!
Boston Ferns FAQ
How to Care for Boston Fern?
Caring for a Boston Fern means giving it the right conditions. It needs bright, indirect light and soil that is always lightly moist during its active growth phase. Adjusting watering frequency based on environmental conditions and soil moisture ensures proper hydration. During fall and winter, you should reduce watering to every other week to maintain frond hydration during dormancy.
Are Boston Ferns Toxic to Cats?
Boston Ferns are generally considered non-toxic to cats, making them safe for households with feline companions. Although individual reactions may vary, these ferns pose minimal risk to cats when ingested. Nonetheless, pet owners should monitor their pets closely and consult a veterinarian if any unusual behavior or symptoms occur.
How Often to Water Boston Fern?
Watering frequency for Boston Ferns varies depending on the growth phase and environmental conditions. In spring and summer, plants grow actively. They need lightly moist soil during this time.
Indoor plants often need weekly watering. Outdoor plants may need more frequent watering in warm climates. In fall and winter, watering should be reduced to every other week to maintain frond hydration during dormancy.
Can Boston Ferns Take Full Sun?
Boston Ferns grow best in places with bright, indirect sunlight. They like areas with filtered morning sun and shade in the afternoon. Avoid long exposure to direct sunlight to prevent frond burn. This helps keep the fern’s leaves healthy and lush.
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Absolutely gorgeous! Healthy, huge and well packaged. Extremely, extremely impressed.
A beautiful healthy fern, thank you! It arrived well packaged and right on time.
Lovely, healthy and lush. Quick shipment.
Beautiful, full, and lush. I can’t wait for it to get bigger.
Big beautiful ferns. Asked for assistance choosing plants for a particular area and had great customer service.