Nephrolepis exaltata
SWORD FERN, BOSTON FERN
Nephrolepidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Pruning: Remove spent fronds to their base as they form.

 
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Nephrolepis exaltata
SWORD FERN, BOSTON FERN
Nephrolepidaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, accents, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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