Growing guide · House
Nephrolepis exaltata
How to grow Boston Fern.
Pet-safe. Porch-ready. Very 1970s, in a good way.
Size2–3 ft wide
ShowFronds for days
Lightmedium
ZonesIndoors anywhere
Good atLooking good
PetsPet-safe (ASPCA)
Your grandmother was right.
Lush, arching fronds that soften a room or a covered porch. Humidity-loving, so it is happiest in a bathroom or a bright, steamy kitchen.
Care
Why we stock it: The easiest way to make a room feel alive, and it is pet-safe.