Boston Fern
Common Name: Boston Fern
Species Name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Family Name: Oleandraceae
Examples of Boston Fern Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Pan Tropics |
| Sun Preference | Shade |
| Susceptibility | Scale |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-foot diameter, 3-foot height
- Leaves: Pinnate fronds with overlapping pinnae and base of pinnae overlapping frond
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a hanging basket or as a single specimen |