Boston Fern
Part of the extensive Fern family, Boston Ferns look like they came straight out of the movie Jurassic Park. With lush foliage and feathery fern leaves, Boston Ferns do need a little more TLC and consistency than some other houseplants. Ferns love cool moisture, damp soil, and bright indirect light. Boston Ferns add personality and spunky volume to any well-lit area of a home or office with high humidity. Boston Ferns are perky, playful plants for those with experience growing other plants or someone seeking a new plant challenge.
Part of the extensive Fern family, Boston Ferns look like they came straight out of the movie Jurassic Park. With lush foliage and feathery fern leaves, Boston Ferns do need a little more TLC and consistency than some other houseplants. Ferns love cool moisture, damp soil, and bright indirect light. Boston Ferns add personality and spunky volume to any well-lit area of a home or office with high humidity. Boston Ferns are perky, playful plants for those with experience growing other plants or someone seeking a new plant challenge.
Part of the extensive Fern family, Boston Ferns look like they came straight out of the movie Jurassic Park. With lush foliage and feathery fern leaves, Boston Ferns do need a little more TLC and consistency than some other houseplants. Ferns love cool moisture, damp soil, and bright indirect light. Boston Ferns add personality and spunky volume to any well-lit area of a home or office with high humidity. Boston Ferns are perky, playful plants for those with experience growing other plants or someone seeking a new plant challenge.
Prospective Plant Parent: Boston Ferns are great for those plant parents interested in giving their plant babies a little extra love and attention.
Difficulty: Intermediate. Ferns can be a bit finicky, however, learning how to take care of a Boston Fern isn’t difficult, just specific.
Lighting: Boston Ferns need bright indirect light in a room that is cool, but not cold. They cannot survive in low-light or harsh direct light.
Watering: Boston Ferns need to have their root balls damp at all times. Although the Boston Fern is the most drought-tolerant fern, it does not like to have its soil completely dry out.
Humidity: Found naturally in rainforests and swamps, Boston Ferns love humidity and moisture. If your Boston Fern is not located in a humid room, mist the leaves in between watering to keep your plant hydrated and supple.
Temperature: Boston Ferns prefer indoor temperatures between 60-75 degrees, so if you are comfortable, it is comfortable.