Bertie, Grey Clay pot & mister

Boston fern, Clay pot & mister

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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.

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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.

• Quick facts

  Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Nephrolepis exaltata

  Nickname

  Boston fern; Sword fern

  Plant type

  Fern; indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including nursery pot)

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

  Clay pot size

  12cm (internal width), 15cm (external width), 13cm (internal height), 15cm (external height)

• About Boston ferns

  In the wild, you’ll find Bertie lurking in the shadows of swamps and forests, where he loves the shady, humid conditions. This gives you a good idea of how to look after him – like lots of indoor ferns, he likes his soil moist and the humidity levels high. That’s why we’ve paired him with our signature Patch mister – give his fronds a mist a few times a week to help them stay fresh. We also recommend placing him in a steamy room, like a kitchen or bathroom, or grouping him with other plants to create a mini microclimate and keep the humidity levels high.

  We’ve teamed Bertie with our Clay pot in Grey, a classic design that adds a tactile feel to interior spaces. Please note, due to the nature of this material, excess water may escape – we always recommend removing your plant from its decorative pot when watering, and allowing any excess water to drain completely.