Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata · Sword ferns · Sword fern family
Also known as: Sword Fern · Ladder Fern
Medium40–90cmPet-friendly
Boston fern care at a glance
Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 16–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 16–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Boston fern
Possible pests on Boston fern include Scale insects, Spider mites and Florida fern caterpillar. A possible disease is Root rot. Boston fern is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Florida fern caterpillar Medium
Disease
- Root rot Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Boston fern
- Which pests affect Boston fern?
- Possible pests on Boston fern include Scale insects, Spider mites and Florida fern caterpillar.
- Which diseases affect Boston fern?
- A possible disease is Root rot.
- Is Boston fern toxic to cats and dogs?
- Boston fern is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Boston fern need?
- Boston fern has a high water requirement.
- What light does Boston fern need?
- Boston fern prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Boston fern frost-hardy?
- Boston fern is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.