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Nephrolepis exaltata
Boston Fern
Arching fronds form a soft hanging mound. Keep fronds away from hot exhaust and direct air flow.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Boston Fern · Nephrolepis exaltata
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright filtered natural light
- Habit
- Fern grown for its fronds
- Character
- Arching fronds form a soft hanging mound
- Root medium
- Moist, airy growing mix
- Display
- New fronds emerge from the crown
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Drying wind
- Keep fronds away from hot exhaust and direct air flow
- Moisture checks
- Keep the root ball moist without stagnant water
- Shelter
- Protect fine fronds from drying wind
- Root moisture
- Check before the root ball dries out
- Airflow
- Humid air still needs gentle circulation
- Crown
- Do not bury the crown when repotting
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with bright filtered natural light, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use moist, airy growing mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep fronds away from hot exhaust and direct air flow.
Care in Hong Kong
- Moisture checksKeep the root ball moist without stagnant water
- ShelterProtect fine fronds from drying wind
- Root moistureCheck before the root ball dries out
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Boston Fern
Are rows of brown dots under leaves always pests?
Regular spore structures can be normal on mature fern fronds. Check the pattern before spraying treatments.
Will dry crispy frond tips turn green again?
No. Trim damaged fronds as needed and improve conditions for healthy new growth.
Does shade mean a windowless room is suitable?
No. Ferns still need usable natural light; use a sheltered, bright indirect position.
Can misting replace root watering?
No. Check the growing mix directly; wet fronds can coexist with a dry root ball.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.