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Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Other known names: Sword fern
A lush arching fern that rewards consistent moisture.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Non-toxic. This is not a guarantee of safety. Avoid eating houseplants and contact a veterinarian or poison service if exposure causes symptoms.
Care
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect
- Water
- Keep evenly moist, not saturated
- Growing medium
- Fine, organic, moisture-retentive mix
- Feeding
- Very dilute balanced feed during active growth
- Temperature
- 60–80°F
- Humidity
- High
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Characteristics
A lush arching fern that rewards consistent moisture.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Nephrolepis exaltata
- Plant group
- Ferns
- Other known names
- Sword fern
- Safety
- Non-toxic
This is not a guarantee of safety. Avoid eating houseplants and contact a veterinarian or poison service if exposure causes symptoms.
Growth
- Growth habit
- Clumping or creeping frond-forming plant
- Native range
- Humid forests worldwide
- Temperature
- 60–80°F
- Humidity
- High
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Propagation
Division or spores
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Problems to recognize
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