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Boston Fern - Nephrolepis Exaltata
With over 200 types of ferns out there, the Boston Fern still holds a special place. Native to the tropical regions of South America, it's not only a stunning plant with lush, feather-like fronds, but it's also excellent at purifying the air in your home.
The Boston Fern is believed to symbolize sincerity, and in old folk tales, it's said to be a sign that fairies are nearby.
This fern loves moisture, so keep it hydrated and mist it regularly—making it an ideal plant for bathrooms. Just be careful not to touch its fronds, as this can cause them to turn brown. A "look, but don’t touch" situation!
How to care
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Light Requirements
Medium, indirect sunlight
Boston Ferns are adaptable plants that thrive in medium and bright, indirect sunlight. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leave
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Watering Schedule
Weekly watering
Ferns enjoy weekly watering sessions, keeping their soil moist but not wet. Allow the top 2’ of soil to dry out between waterings during winter.
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Humidity
High humidity
This plant will appreciate being placed in a humid environment, which you can create by misting it frequently, placing it close to other plants or on a pebble tray partly filled with water. They thrive in steamy bathrooms and kitchens.
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Sad Plant Signs
Browning, dry leaves
Browning, drying fronds: suggest your Boston Fern has been underwatered, exposed to dry air or burnt by direct sunlight.
Plant bio
Plant bio
Sword Fern; Nephrolepis Exaltata
Native to humid forests from northern South America through Mexico, in Florida and the West Indies, the Boston Fern is a tropic species of fern from the Lomariopsidaceae family. Characterised by her long, spiky, arching green fonds - the Boston Fern is one of the most versatile plants out there. She cleanses the air from pollutants, helps you sleep, and is pet friendly! Tick, tick, tick. She does, however, love humidity - so we recommend putting her in a steamy bathroom or kitchen to absorb lots of moisture.
More details
Details
Finding the perfect plant parent
This a photogenic, pet-friendly and air-purifying plant that has been recommended by NASA.
Style tip
Botanical bathroom
Introduce humidity loving plants into a bathroom to soften and bring warmth to hardware materials such as tiles and mirrors.
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- Plants guaranteed healthy for 30 days after arrival, minor cosmetic blemishes to be expected.
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