Boston Fern

Planting and care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after you bought Boston fern online

• Do not overwater suddenly, check the moisture in the soil first. If too dry then apply water gradually.
• Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to a more bright location.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep the Bosten Fern healthy:
Sunlight: Bright indirect light.

Soil: Nutrient-rich loamy soil

Water: Moderately

Temperature: 15 – 27 degrees Celsius.

Caring for Nephrolepis exaltata bosteniensis

Sunlight:

• • Keep the plant in partial sunlight area.
  • Also, keep the plant indoor condition where the bright light is available.

Soil:

• • Use nutrient-rich, well-drained, well aerated, and porous potting mix.

Watering:

• • Water a plant when the topsoil in pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
  • Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

Application of Fertilizer:

• • Apply fertilizer mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots so the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.

Re-potting:

• • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition

Plant Protection:

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts.

Typical uses of Nephrolepis exaltata bosteniensis

Special features: The NASA Clean Air Study determined that this plant was effective at removing common household air toxins formaldehyde and xylene.

Ornamental use: Can be grown indoors and outdoor as a potted plant or on the garden. It can also be grown on a hanging basket.

References

• wikipedia.org
• gardeningknowhow.com

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