Description
Nephrolepis→Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
| Boston Fern |
| Sword Fern |
| Boston Swordfern |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
