Nephrolepis exaltata

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Nephrolepis exaltata aurea, Golden Fern, Pivla Fern, Golden Boston fern, sword fern, Boston sword fern, wild Boston fern, tuber ladder fern, or fishbone fern
• Flower – no
• Edible – Most ferns make fronds that look like the edible fiddlehead
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Use Boston fern indoors as a houseplant or as a seasonal accent plant outside once all danger of frost is past.

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers in the range 24 – 28°c,
• Water – Newly Planted – Generally, ring system of irrigation should be adopted for irrigating jackfruit trees as it also economises the use of water.
• Light – Full to Partial Sunlight
• Fertilizer –  Liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis during growth.
• Pruning – Cut out any long, insulant sectioned fronds as soon as they appear. If allowed to outlive, they will take over the plant.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Nephrolepis exaltata / Boston Fern Plant
• Flower colour -no
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs