Photo: Boston fern — Alonso De Leon · CC0.
Plant guide
Boston fern
Nephrolepis
Light
Bright indirect light.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet, and don't let it dry out. Water less in winter: overwatering rots the roots.
Air
Needs humid air: in a dry home, especially in winter, the frond tips turn brown. Warm, about 16–21 °C.
Toxic?
Cats: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic — More about pets
People: Not listed as poisonous.
This is normal
- Long, thin runners root when they touch soil and grow into new plants.
Watch out for
Scale insectMealybugSpider miteDry air
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: Wisconsin Horticulture · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.