Nephrolepis exaltata aka Boston Fern

Caring for Boston Fern is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Boston Fern is very sensitive to dry soil. To ensure your Boston Sword Fern is thriving and blooming, choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil should still allow for adequate drainage and contain lots of organic matter. Coco coir or sphagnum moss are great soil additives that will help to retain moisture and provide your Boston Sword Fern with the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. Make sure to mix these soil additives into the potting soil before planting and water the soil thoroughly. By providing your Boston Fern with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.

To ensure optimal growth, the Boston Fern prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Boston Fern to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Boston Fern is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

The Boston Fern should be repotted when it has doubled in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing fresh potting soil with all the essential nutrients each year ensures the plant's well-being, eliminating the need for fertilizer. Remember, plants derive their energy from the sun and not fertilizer.

The Boston Fern is characterized by clumping growth, with new shoots emerging from the soil around the primary plant.

Boston Fern’s native range is Worldwide.