Nephrolepis exaltata, also known as Boston fern, is one of the most popular ornamental ferns for indoors due to its lush and delicate appearance. Its long arching fronds, in vibrant green with a soft texture, create a highly decorative “cascading” effect, making it perfect for high shelves, hanging pots, or adding a tropical and fresh touch to any room. In nature, this plant thrives in humid forest environments, where it grows densely and luxuriantly, taking advantage of the shade and high air humidity.<\/p>\n
Scientific name:<\/strong> Nephrolepis exaltata CUIDADOS<\/strong> WARNING! Representative photo \u2013 the image shown is of a stock item at the time of cataloging and serves as a reference. The plant supplied will be similar to the one in the photo, but may vary in shape, density and size of fronds, as well as overall appearance depending on the stage of its growth cycle. A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nephrolepis exaltata, also known as Boston fern, is one of the most popular ornamental ferns for indoors due to its lush and delicate appearance. Its long arching fronds, in vibrant green with a soft texture, create a highly decorative “cascading” effect, making it perfect for high shelves, hanging pots, or adding a tropical and fresh […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10126,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1438,1411,1439,743],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-91503","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-1-plants","7":"product_cat-indoor-plants","9":"product_cat-plants","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/91503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=91503"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=91503"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=91503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Common names:<\/strong> Boston fern, Sword fern, Common fern
Family:<\/strong> Nephrolepidaceae
Origin:<\/strong> Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas (Florida, Central America and South America)
Climate:<\/strong> Humid tropical and subtropical
Category:<\/strong> Indoor plant
Approximate height:<\/strong> 40\u201360 cm (fronds may extend further)
Pot diameter:<\/strong> 20 cm<\/p>\n
Light:<\/strong> Prefers abundant indirect light or partial shade. Thrives best in bright environments, but without direct sun exposure, which can quickly burn and dry out its delicate fronds.
Watering:<\/strong> Frequent and moderate to abundant. The substrate should always be kept slightly moist, but never waterlogged. It is sensitive to lack of water, which quickly causes the leaves to dry out. In winter, reduce frequency keeping the soil just moist.
Humidity:<\/strong> Very high. Being a tropical plant, it requires humid environments to maintain its lush foliage. It is recommended to mist the leaves regularly, use a humidifier, or place the pot on a tray with pebbles and water (without direct contact with the roots).
Temperature:<\/strong> Ideal between 18\u00b0C and 24\u00b0C. Does not tolerate intense cold or dry air currents, especially from heaters or air conditioning.
Fertilization:<\/strong> Apply diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants during spring and summer, every 2\u20134 weeks.
Pruning:<\/strong> Remove dry or damaged fronds at the base to stimulate new leaf growth and keep the plant healthy and compact.
Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial
Soil:<\/strong> Light substrate, rich in organic matter with good moisture retention, but at the same time well-drained
Pet Friendly:<\/strong> Generally considered non-toxic to pets, making it a safe option for homes with dogs and cats.<\/p>\n