Boston Fern (Sword Fern)

Plant in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil in partial to full shade; Boston fern is the world's most widely grown ornamental fern and perhaps the most popular hanging basket plant in temperate and tropical horticulture, with long, graceful, arching fronds of soft, bright green pinnae that cascade elegantly over pot edges, porch railings, and tree branches. In zone 9–12 it thrives outdoors year-round in sheltered, shaded positions on porches, under pergolas, and beneath the canopy of large trees, where the naturally high humidity and warm temperatures suit it perfectly. The key cultural requirement is consistent moisture and humidity — fronds desiccate and shed leaflets rapidly in dry, hot, or low-humidity conditions. In outdoor zone 9 culture, light frost nips the fronds but established plants typically regrow from the crown. Divide congested clumps and remove dead fronds from the crown in spring. The related 'Kimberly Queen' fern (N. obliterata) is generally more heat and drought tolerant and better suited to humid Southern gardens. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 24–36 дюймів Висота: 18–36 дюймів

Plant in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil in partial to full shade; Boston fern is the world's most widely grown ornamental fern and perhaps the most popular hanging basket plant in temperate and tropical horticulture, with long, graceful, arching fronds of soft, bright green pinnae that cascade elegantly over pot edges, porch railings, and tree branches. In zone 9–12 it thrives outdoors year-round in sheltered, shaded positions on porches, under pergolas, and beneath the canopy of large trees, where the naturally high humidity and warm temperatures suit it perfectly. The key cultural requirement is consistent moisture and humidity — fronds desiccate and shed leaflets rapidly in dry, hot, or low-humidity conditions. In outdoor zone 9 culture, light frost nips the fronds but established plants typically regrow from the crown. Divide congested clumps and remove dead fronds from the crown in spring. The related 'Kimberly Queen' fern (N. obliterata) is generally more heat and drought tolerant and better suited to humid Southern gardens. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 24–36 дюймів Висота: 18–36 дюймів --- Час посадки: 2–6 тижнів spring Plant divisions or container-grown plants in spring in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; Boston fern requires consistently high humidity — the fronds turn yellow and shed leaflets rapidly in dry indoor air or low-humidity outdoor conditions. In zone 9–11 it can be grown outdoors year-round in sheltered, shaded spots.