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Boston Fern

Houseplant

Nephrolepis exaltata

Overview
The quintessential Victorian houseplant that brings lush, tropical elegance to any indoor space with its cascading fronds of delicate, feathery foliage. This humidity-loving beauty creates a stunning living curtain when grown in hanging baskets and acts as a natural air purifier, removing formaldehyde and other toxins from your home. With proper care, Boston ferns develop into magnificent specimens with dozens of gracefully arching fronds that can reach several feet in length.
Planting
Propagate by dividing the root ball or from spores. Division is easier and more reliable method.
Growing
Sun: shade. Soil pH: 5–6.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-28 (spores).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Root rot, leaf spot, gray mold, fungal infections from poor air circulation.