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Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

The humidity lover.

Moderate care Pet safe

Photo: Homer Edward Price, CC BY 2.0 — via Wikimedia Commons

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Light
Bright indirect
Water
Keep consistently moist
Difficulty
Moderate
Pets
Safe

About the Boston Fern

Lush, arching fronds that look magnificent spilling from a hanging basket. It only asks for steady moisture and humid air.

🌿 Pro tipA bathroom, pebble tray or regular misting keeps the fronds from browning.

Its science matched playlist: soft instrumental

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