BOSTON FERN
One of the most popular houseplants for it's lush feathery foliage.
Keep the soil consistently moist without being waterlogged. Little and often is the best approach for Boston Ferns.
Your Boston Fern prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some shade. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the delicate fronds.
You can feed your Boston Fern once a month during the spring and summer months.
Your Boston Fern needs an airy soil mix visit our soil bar to add perlite, sphagnum moss and orchid bark to a standard houseplant soil mix.
Normal household temperatures will be fine as long as your Boston Fern is away from cold drafts and not exposed to sudden temperature changes.
Your Boston Fern will love an extra humidity boost. You can achieve this by placing the plant in a naturally more humid room such as a kitchen or bathroom, grouping plants together, using a pebble tray or investing in a humidifier.
Boston Ferns are non-toxic to pets and human
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.