Boston Fern

Boston Fern

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Lush green arching fronds, popular indoor air purifier requiring high humidity and indirect light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Boston Fern
Family Nephrolepidaceae
Genus Nephrolepis
Species Exaltata
Variety bostoniensis
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Foliage plant, reproduces via spores, no flowers
Leaf Color Bright emerald green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite, moisture-retentive but well-draining

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, never allow to dry out. Increase misting in dry seasons

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; direct sun scorches fronds quickly

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 2 weeks during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove brown or dead fronds at the base of the plant promptly

Pest Control Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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