Boston Fern Hanging Plant
Ready to make friends with one easy-going frond? The Boston Fern is long, graceful, attractive and tolerant—it can handle more light and drier conditions than its other fern friends. Just make sure to keep the air circulating around the top of this leafy green. Available in two sizes. Plant Perk: Excellent air-purifier that restores moisture to the air. (Good news for anyone who suffers from dry skin, noses or throats!)
Details
Botanical Name: Nephrolepis exaltata
Common Name: Boston fern or sword fern
Origin: Florida, West Indies, Mexico, Central America, South America, Polynesia and Africa
Description:
- Boston Fern has long, graceful fronds with tiny light green leaves in ladder formation
- Arrives in a white, smooth & matte-finished ceramic hanging planter
- Available in two sizes:
- Large measures 6"D with adjustable 26" drop
- Small measures 4"D with adjustable 26" drop
Tending Tip: With occasional trimmings, this symmetrical beauty can grow up to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide
Plant Care
Bright, indirect light...but if grown outside, needs warm filtered light
Keep moist at all times. Though it can handle drier conditions than most ferns, lightly mist 2-3 times per week.
Thrives in low humidity environments and 65-80 degrees F; cannot survive in 50 degrees F or less
Safe for Furry Friends