Create an instant indoor jungle ambiance with the elegant Boston Fern. A star plant of the Victorian era, it continues to captivate with its abundance of light, arching fronds that bring structure and a refreshing splash of green to any space. This tropical plant is a champion at purifying the air and invigorating neglected corners. Embrace it to transform a dry environment into a true haven of peace.

Features

• Foliage: Pinnate (feather-shaped) fronds of medium green, dense and evergreen. They grow in upright clumps before gracefully arching, creating a cascading habit.
• Stems: Non-flowering. Reproduces by spores (small brown dots, called sori, under the leaves) and by stolons.
• Light: Prefers bright light without direct sunlight. Afternoon sun will scorch its foliage. It tolerates medium light.
• Habit: Trailing and bushy, perfect for hanging baskets.
• Growth: Rapid. Reaches its mature size in a few years under good conditions.
• Potting mix: A light indoor potting mix rich in organic matter that ensures good drainage while retaining moisture (a peat and perlite-based mix is ideal).
• Temperature and humidity: Ideal between 18°C and 24°C (65°F and 75°F). Requires high ambient humidity (at least 50%), as dry air is its main enemy.
• Resistance: Known for its ability to filter certain air pollutants. Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Uses

• Types of use: Hanging, pot, desk, bathroom or kitchen (for humidity), feature plant.
• Decorative advantages: Adds a textural and movement element with its long arching fronds. Creates a tropical and lush ambiance, softening the harsh lines of a decor.

Care

• Watering: Keep the potting mix consistently lightly moist, never allowing it to dry out completely or become waterlogged. Water deeply as soon as the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer for green plants once a month, from spring to autumn. Stop fertilizing in winter.
• Pruning: Remove yellowed or dried fronds at the base to stimulate new growth and maintain an attractive habit.
• Planting: Repot in spring when roots are crowded, into a pot slightly larger (2 to 5 cm larger) with fresh, well-draining potting mix.