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Nephrolepsis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

Boston Fern

Plant Type: Annual

This classic fern has soft green fronds that unfurl from the center of the plant and trail down. When put in a hanging basket, its fronds can grow quite long for a very dramatic and pleasing tropical effect. It can also be a component in mixed containers in the shade, or used in the landscape in shadier beds and borders or woodland edges. It does need partial to full shade in order to keep its fronds from burning and requires moist, well drained soil to keep its roots from rotting. However, under the right conditions it is a vigorous grower and may even produce small fern-lets from the bottom of any container it is planted in!

Size Future Qty Future Date
10" Basket 16 05/01/2025

Mature Height:

24 in

Mature Spread:

24 in

Foliage Color:

Green

Nephrolepsis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' Characteristics & Attributes:

House Plant
House Plant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Container
Container
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Full Shade
Full Shade
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Woodland Edge
Border or Bed
Groupings
Woodland Garden
Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Trailing
Mounding
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Spring
Soil Moisture
Keep Well-Watered