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    • Photo of Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

    Also Known As

    • Nephrolepis exalta 'Bostoniensis'
    • True Boston Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' plant details

    Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: nephrolepidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' plant

    How to Grow Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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