Boston Fern: Nephrolepis exaltata Care Guide
Nephrolepis exaltata
Boston fern care (Nephrolepis exaltata): houseplant with arching fronds. Medium indirect light, high humidity, consistently moist rich soil.
Characteristics
The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a houseplant fern with elegant, arching bright-green fronds. It loves medium indirect light, rich soil kept constantly moist and plenty of humidity: in dry air it sheds its leaflets. It is pet-safe and perfect for a bathroom or a hanging basket.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: alta — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce media indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
