Boston Fern — 30 cm

Boston Fern

Boston fern is an indoor foliage plant with dense, gracefully arching fronds that bring a fresh green touch to your home. It suits living rooms, offices, bright bathrooms and corners with indirect natural light.

Plant Details on Delivery

• Common name: Boston fern
• Botanical name: Nephrolepis exaltata
• Approximate height on delivery: 30 cm
• Growth form: A dense plant with multiple growth points
• Decorative pot: Not included unless stated otherwise
• Origin: Imported from the Netherlands

Why Choose It?

• Creates a full, fresh green display without needing much space.
• Suitable for side tables, shelves, plant stands and bright indoor corners.
• A lovely choice for those who enjoy soft, natural-looking foliage.

Care Guide

Light

Prefers bright to medium, indirect light. Avoid strong direct sun, particularly through glass.

Watering

Keep the soil moderately moist. Water when the surface begins to dry slightly, avoiding both completely dry soil and standing water around the roots.

Humidity and Temperature

Prefers medium to high humidity, making it suitable for bright bathrooms or other humid spaces. It enjoys moderate to warm conditions. Keep away from air-conditioning draughts and direct cold air.

Feeding

Use a diluted, balanced houseplant fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Reduce feeding in winter.

Repotting

Move to a pot one size larger when roots fill the container, or when crowding means the plant needs very frequent watering.

Common Care Mistakes

• Exposure to strong direct sunlight.
• Allowing the soil to dry completely for extended periods.
• Overwatering combined with poor drainage.
• Placing the plant in very dry air or directly in front of an air conditioner.

Will It Suit Your Home?

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

Yes, provided there is good light, as it enjoys humidity.

Will it tolerate low light?

It tolerates lower light than some plants, but prefers indirect natural light to maintain its full, attractive foliage.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes, although it needs more attention to watering and humidity than especially resilient houseplants.

Is it suitable for offices?

Yes, with good indirect light and a position away from direct air-conditioning airflow.

Is it toxic to cats or dogs?

Boston fern is considered non-toxic to pets.

How large can it grow indoors?

It becomes fuller over time and can reach a relatively large indoor size in suitable conditions.

Useful Additions

• A decorative pot of a suitable size.
• A well-draining indoor potting mix.
• A fertiliser suitable for foliage plants.
• A moisture meter or plant-care tool.
• Other ferns and humidity-loving houseplants.

A Note About Living Plants

Leaf shape, fullness and height may vary slightly from the photograph while remaining within the stated variety and size range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the frond tips drying out?

This is often caused by dry air, irregular watering or direct air-conditioning airflow.

Does it need sunlight?

It needs indirect natural light, rather than strong direct sun.

Care information reviewed by Hedera's agricultural team.