Boston Ferns are among the most widely grown of all houseplants. Their lush green fronds emerge from thick, leathery gold-striped leaves, creating an exotic tropical atmosphere in any room. For decades, they have been grown as a tropical accent plant indoors and on patios. Either way, this beauty maintains its lush good looks with minimum care.
Plant Size Guide
Extra Small: 2 – 2.5 inch standard nursery pot
Small: 3.5 – 4 inch standard nursery pot.
Medium: 5 -6 inch standard nursery pot.
Large: 7 – 8 inch standard nursery pot.
Light
She thrives in bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top 2 inches of soil has dried out. Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated and excess water is fully drained from the drain hole.
Plant Specific Care
Provide a regular, balanced, liquid fertilizer for the indoor plant once every week during spring and summer, and then withhold fertilizer during fall and winter. Dilute the fertilizer to one-half the strength recommended on the fertilizer container.
She enjoys high humidity (at least 50 percent humidity). Set her on a humidity tray or use a humidifier in the room.
Pet-Friendly Plant
Yes.