Bertie

4.6 |74 Reviews

Boston Fern

Sword fern; Nephrolepis exaltata

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Bertie likes...
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    Frequent watering

    He likes moist soil, so check him weekly and water whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Let any excess drain off.

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    Most light conditions

    Like a lot of ferns, he’s used to living in partial shade, so he’s ideal for a room with lower light.

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    Humidity

    He really really loves humidity. Mist him a couple of times a week or let him live in the bathroom, basking happily in steam.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Nephrolepis Exaltata

  Nickname

  Boston Fern; Sword Fern

  Plant type

  Fern; indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  5-10cm; 20-30cm; 40-50cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  6cm; 12cm; 20cm

• About Boston Ferns

  You’ll find Boston Ferns in the wild in humid, shady areas, like swamps and forests, in South and Central America, the West Indies and Africa. They love anywhere wet, hot and not too bright. As a houseplant, they really became popular with the Victorians - those guys absolutely loved an exotic houseplant - thriving in the poorly lit, likely damp homes of the 1800s.

  When looking after one at home, the rule is to never let a Boston fern dry out. Make sure to keep the soil moist and humidity level high. Although it's very tempting, try to resist touching their fronds as they really don't like it and it might turn them brown.

  To encourage lots of healthy growth, give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  Did you know?

  The Victorians consider ferns a symbol of humility and sincerity, so please don’t boast or lie in its presence.

• Reviews
  4.6 |74 Reviews

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  Jeanette Myers

  Lovely plant...delivered in great condition

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  Lola Herts Essex

  I am currently trying this in a different spot as he isn’t doing too well but he isn’t actually dead yet!

  

  Gabrielle

  Beautiful fern!

  

  Denise Cort

  Another hit, it’s living in my bathroom.

  

  Marie

  Look amazing :)

  

  Lisa Ma Rie

  So long as you keep Bertie well hydrated, misted every few days and positioned in natural light, he’ll show you how happy he is by growing and growing...and growing! I love to watch him grow!

  

  Mark

  Great plant!

  

  Sarra Slegg

  Great little plant, easy to look after. Looks great.

  

  Jeanette Myers

  Lovely plant...delivered in great condition

  

  

  Shane

  The start of my living room! Amazing plant

  

  Shane

  It’s my favourite one!

  

  Michell

  The fern arrived in such excellent condition and continues to do well. For the price and quality I’d definitely recommend.

  

  lorna gilbey

  Gorgeous plant

  

  Rehana Watkinson

  Cute and easy to care for

  

  R Mele

  Super cool looks

  

  Ema

  High quality plants and quick delivery!

  

  Mrs Josephina Witchell

  Beautiful plant, came well packaged and it looks lovely, my order came really quickly to

  

  Miss G

  My wee favourite

  

  Anne-Laure C

  The smallest one was a bit smaller than I expected but it still looks great. You have to be patient for it to grow though.

  

  Sarah

  Live this plant, has been a bit of a challenge but is now thriving.

  

  Christopher Moon

  Still going despite no light and little watering.

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