How do you take care of Nephrolepis?
Home care: Keep the compost moist (but not waterlogged) at all times, but this can be cut back a little in winter, and place in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. These ferns love a humid atmosphere, so mist the leaves regularly with water and/or place the pot on pebbles in a tray filled with water.
How big does a Boston fern get?
1 to 3 feet
Boston Fern
| genus name | Nephrolepis exaltata |
|---|---|
| light | Part Sun Shade |
| plant type | Houseplant |
| height | 1 to 3 feet |
| width | From 2 to 3 feet |
Can Boston ferns be planted outside?
If growing outdoors, provide full or partial shade. Boston fern likes a night temperature of 65ºF and a warmer day temperature that does not exceed 95ºF, but will tolerate cooler temperatures if growing outside. If grown seasonally outdoors it should be moved inside or protected when temperatures dip into the low 40’s.
What is Nephrolepis plant?
Nephrolepis is a genus of about 30 species of ferns. It is the only genus in the family Nephrolepidaceae, placed in the suborder Aspleniineae (eupolypods I) of the order Polypodiales in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). (It is placed in the Dryopteridaceae in some other classifications.)
Should you mist ferns?
Using a mist spray three or four times a day will help to maintain luxuriant growth. Misting is good for broad-leaf ferns and those of simple-leaf forms.
Do Boston ferns need lots of light?
One of the oldest plants in the world, Boston Ferns like bright but indirect sunlight and optimum temperatures of 60°F – 75°F /15°C – 24°C but will tolerate temperatures as low as 50°F /10°C. On really hot days it’s a good idea to water your fern twice a day.
What does an overwatered Boston fern look like?
The first sign that a fern is overwatered is usually yellowing or wilted leaves. One surefire way to determine if it’s time to water a Boston fern is to touch the soil with your fingertip. The weight of the pot is another indication that a fern needs water. If the soil is dry, the pot will feel very light.
Do Boston ferns have to hang?
Boston ferns are mainstays of hanging baskets on balconies and porches, but except in USDA zones 9 through 11, they need to be brought indoors in the winter. Before you bring your plant indoors, give it a good pruning to remove all but the healthiest fronds, and gradually acclimate it to the indoor environment.
How cold is too cold for ferns?
On the coldest end of the scale, hardy ferns can survive temperatures down to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. However, hardy ferns in USDA zones 2 through 6, tend to be semi-evergreen. In most cases, it is safe to leave many hardy ferns outdoors all winter long. A few, however, are only cold-hardy to USDA zones 6 or 7.
How cold is too cold for Boston ferns?
Boston ferns thrive in temperatures in the 60s and 70s but can tolerate an occasional blast of cold air of 40 to 50 degrees for a few hours.
What sort of fern is nephrolepis * 2 points?
Nephrolepis exaltata, known as the sword fern or Boston fern, is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae (sometimes treated in the families Davalliaceae or Oleandraceae, or in its own family, Nephrolepidaceae) native to tropical regions throughout the world.
How do you identify nephrolepis?
Species Characteristics Each pinna is oblong to lanceolate with an auricle that overlaps rachis. Rhizomes are orange/brown to pale brown with linear scales having hair like tips. Stolons are straw colored and produce small underground tubers.