Boston Fern
Botanical Name: Nephrolepsis exaltata
Boston fern is the most popular of the fern species that originated in Central America and became a fast favorite in parlors and porches in North America during the Victorian era.
Boston Ferns -- Growing Nephrolepis Ferns
By Jon VanZile, About.com Guide
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Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis') is a tender fern that grows in a tight clump and produces arching, feather-like fronds up to 4 feet long. Each pinnae is up to 2 inches long and get smaller at the terminus of the frond.
Repotting Boston Ferns
If you decide to repot, remove the plant from its current pot and carefully loosen up the root mass and remove as much of the old soil as possible.
Slightly more compact than classic Boston ferns, this golden-leaved selection features striking chartreuse fronds that prefer shade but will tolerate intermittent sun.
( Boston Fern )
Nephrolepis exaltata is an indoor plant that can be grown outdoors in warm areas. It has broad fronds, 6 inches wide, reaching 5 feet tall. These are the classic Victorian parlour ferns, or Boston ferns.
Boston Fern or Sword Fern - Nephrolepis exaltata
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Kimberly Queen Fern - Nephrolepis obliterata
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Boston Fern and Sword Fern
(Nephrolepis exaltata)
10 to 12 inches up to 3 feet or more, depending on cultivar ...
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Boston fern is a common native fern in humid forests and swamps in Florida, and occurs also as a native in South America, Mexico and Central America, the West Indies, Polynesia and Africa - a testament to the ability of wind to disperse tiny spores! ...
Nephrolepsis - Boston Fern, Fluffy Ruffles Fern, Sword Fern
Nerium - Oleander
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Common name(s): Boston Fern
Family - Davalliaceae. Genus of about 30 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen, epiphytic and terrestrial ferns from rainforest and more open habitats in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
the very similar Boston fern, Nephrolepis exaltata (Photo: Sheldon Navie)
Fishbone fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia
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Boston fern, sword fern (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis)
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria, Lagenaria vulgaris)
Boxthorn, box thorn (Lycium barbarum)
Broad bean, fava bean (Vicia faba)
Broadleaf arrowhead, duck potato (Sagittaria latifolia) ...
Golden Boston Fern [English]: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Aurea'
Golden Boston Fern [English]: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis Aureus'
Golden Bouquet Hosta [English]: Hosta 'Golden Bouquet'
Golden Bouquet Tree [English]: Deplanchea tetraphylla ...
A popular house fern, a drooping-leaved variety of Nephrolepis exaltata, a tropical sword fern, is called the Boston fern (var. bostoniensis) because it was first found in a shipment of sword ferns received in Boston.
Natural Area Weeds: Distinguishing Native and Non-Native "Boston Ferns" and "Sword Ferns" (Nephrolepis spp.). EDIS Publication SS-AGR-22.
For instance, when I lived in Michigan many gardeners would use spider plants and Boston ferns to decorate their outdoor living spaces. Those plants are considered tropical in Michigan and would not survive the below zero winter temperatures.
Species and varieties
Nephrolepis cordifolia (Narrow Swordfern)
Nephrolepis exaltata (Sword fern, Boston Fern)
Nephrolepis obliterata ...
- 'Alii' ficus (Ficus maclellandii 'Alii')
- English ivy (Hedera helix)
- Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis')
- Miniature date palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
- Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa)
- Peace lily (Spathiphyllum spp.) ...
 See also: Fern, Ferns, Green, Sword fern, May
  
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