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 | |
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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 |
TTU Plant Resources
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