Boston Fern, Sword Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Interior Ferns
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Nephrolepis exaltata Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Nephrolepis exaltata |
| Common Name: | Boston fern sword fern |
| Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, hanging baskets, ferns |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | curved |
| Height: | 2 feet |
| Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Foliage: | long fronds arising from the soil spores located on the back of the leaflets |
| Environment | |
| Light Requirement: | medium exposure bright, indirect light |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers moist, well-drained soil with a low pH keep soil slightly damp |
| Heat Tolerance: | low heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 8 - 11 |
| Native Range: | Southern US |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | maintain cool temperatures and high humidity fertilize infrequently rapid growth rate |
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