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Other common names sword fern 'Bostoniensis'
Family Lomariopsidaceae
Genus Nephrolepis are rhizomatous, sometimes stoloniferous, evergreen ferns with narrow, pinnately divided fronds, broader and more highly dissected in many cultivars
Details 'Bostoniensis' is an evergreen, frost-tender fern with an upright, spreading habit growing to 90cm tall and wide. The broadly lance-shaped, pinnate fronds grow upright initially before arching and then drooping with age
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1B
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow indoors or under glass in a multipurpose compost or a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould, in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity and good ventilation. During the growing season, water moderately with soft water and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Fronds can rot if they become too wet
Propagation Propagate by spores, sow spores at 21?C as soon as ripe; resulting plants may not come true. Separate rooted runners in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Remove any dead fronds
Pests Can suffer from scale insects
Diseases May be subject to rot if fronds become too wet
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