Mazhar Botanic Garden

Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis (L.) Schott 'Boston Compacta'

Boston fern

Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Genus: Nephrolepis
Species: exaltata
Cultivar / variety: Bostoniensis
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000436
Common name: Boston fern
English name: Sword Fern, Boston Fern
Arabic name: فوجير بوسطن مقزم
Native: Florida, Mexico, S. America
Country: Mexico United States
(PGR): Common

shorter frond, more compact, with alternate leaflets(P=pinnae0 on either side of the midrib

beautiful hanging basket. Not only is this plant aesthetically one of our favorites, it is an excellent air purifier. The Boston Fern was one of the plants studied by NASA for the removal of harmful toxins in the air we breathe in our homes and work spaces. Boston Ferns can be a bit finicky and require a bit more attention than some other lower maintenance plants. Once you get the hang of caring for your Boston Fern, keeping them happy and healthy is a breeze! 

Texture: Moist
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Humidity
Lights: Sheltered shade
Propagation: Spores. Divide, commercial growers frequently propagate by tissue
Flowering time:
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.0-6.5

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