Plant Database
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
The Boston Fern is a classic, elegant evergreen fern that has been a beloved houseplant and garden accent for generations. Prized for its lush, arching fronds of bright green, sword-shaped leaflets, it creates a soft, feathery, and cascading mound of foliage that brings a timeless, tropical feel to any space. This fast-growing plant is exceptionally well-suited for hanging baskets, where its fronds can spill over gracefully, or as a lush, textural ground cover in warm, humid shade gardens. While famous as a low-maintenance indoor plant, it is also a stunning choice for shaded patios and woodland borders in frost-free climates.