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Nephrolepis exaltata, commonly called sword fern or Boston fern, is native to Florida, West Indies, Mexico, Central America, South America, Polynesia and Africa. It is an evergreen fern that grows with an upright spreading habit to 3’ tall and as wide.
The plant called Boston fern – N. exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’ – is a natural variant of the species that was discovered in a large shipment of ferns sent from Philadelphia to Boston in 1894. This evergreen fern is hardy in zones 9-11, so can be grown outdoors in very mild climates but it adapts readily to container culture for use indoors ...
This Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' growing in a blue bucket by bfishadow adds a splash of colour to the room. Boston Ferns are readily available, relatively cheap and is a great starter fern if you enjoy the lush green foliage and the feelings of peaceful tranquility they seem to evoke in people.
Nephrolepis exaltata, known as the sword fern [1] or Boston fern, is a species of fern in the family Nephrolepidaceae. [2] It is native to the Americas. [ 1 ] This evergreen plant can reach as high as 40–90 centimetres (16–35 in), and in extreme cases up to 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in).
Aug 16, 2023 · Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis, commonly known as the Boston Fern, is a delightful plant that has captured the hearts of gardening enthusiasts and indoor plant lovers alike. This elegant species belongs to the Nephrolepidaceae family and is native to tropical regions of the Americas.
Mar 4, 2021 · Plant name: Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostonesis’. Common name: Boston fern, sword fern. Native to: South Americas. Lighting: Shaded areas to indirect light. Care: Keep soil moist and maintain high humidity. Can tolerate a bit of drying in the soil compared to most ferns. Keep away from drafts and frost. Do not place directly under the sun.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis') does well in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-25 0 C, humidity of 60-70% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season.
