Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 83cm Wide $55

The Boston Fern has graceful green, drooping fronds that are naturally cut in such a way to give a ruffled looking effect and therefore it looks really good in a hanging basket or in a place where the fronds can hang down over something, for example on the edge of a bookcase or shelf.

They're quite sensitive to chemicals and the smoke from coal fires or wood burners are fairly toxic, draughts must also be avoided. This means your choice of placement will need to be considered quite carefully if your home has any of these features.

It's also one of the top rated plants for removing air pollutants from the air and because of its almost insatiable appetite for water, it pumps out large amounts of water vapor into the nearby air, thereby increasing humidity.

Reasonable light levels are needed. A Boston Fern will accept some full Sun and some quite shady areas, but for a happy and healthy looking plant you should aim for a fairly bright spot which does not receive harsh sunlight.

A North facing window would be ideal. East (or West in a pinch) would be acceptable, but South facing in full sunshine should be avoided.

Watering

How Often to Water a Boston Fern?
Because they need a moist growing medium for much of the year, you could easily be watering a Boston Fern several times a week during hot weather. Once a week or less over Winter.

All ferns are sensitive to watering routines and the Boston Fern is no different. The soil should be almost always moist in all seasons except for winter, during which you only need to water when the soil surface is dry.

Moisture is great, but do not over water to a point where the soil becomes sodden and completely saturated.

Try where possible to use rain water, but if you can't provide this, tap water is okay. Just make sure its been allowed to sit at room temperature for an hour because very cold water can shock the roots.