Boston fern

Boston fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

Family: Nephrolepidaceae

About this plant

Lush, arching fronds that love humidity and even moisture. The ultimate hanging-plant classic.

Schedule

water
every 3–5 days
fertilizer
every 38 days
repotting
every 2 years
Light
Medium
Humidity
High
Temperature
15–28°C

Sources

Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.