This plant loves plenty of shade, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Careful on the water, though: Evenly moist, not overly soggy, is the way to keep your ferns thriving. It’s a hardy planting, ...

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The popularity of Boston ferns, which dates back to the Victorian era, has lasted until the present. The ferns are a common sight on Southern porches, their green or bluish-green fronds arching ...

Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in northern climates such as Greater Columbus. It is a member of a tropical species of sword fern native to humid forests from ...

There’s a new Boston fern in town and it goes by the name of Curly — or even better, Dragon Tail. Both names truly show what this fern (the scientific name of which is Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Emina’) ...

Remember those old photographs of front porches in the historic district with huge elegant Boston ferns on pedestals gracing either side of the entry? That Victorian love affair continues today but ...

I just purchased a Boston fern. Some of the lower leaves have turned brown and are falling off. Could you give me some pointers on how to care for it? Boston ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are known to ...

About four years ago, Evelyn Edwards, 89, almost lost a living legacy in her family — a 114-year-old Boston fern. “It was really bad looking,” says her son, Wayne, who helps care for the plant.

Boston ferns (AKA sword ferns or Nephrolepis exaltata) occupy vast swathes of the world’s tropics and subtropics, thriving in the rich, moist soil, humidity and shade of jungle canopies. If you are a ...

Why humidity matters: Boston ferns originate from humid regions, so they need at least 50% humidity to prevent fronds from drying and browning. Watering sweet spot: Keep soil consistently moist but ...

The Boston fern is one of the most luscious houseplants to grow in the home, with feathered, sword-shaped fronds. In Feng Shui, they're considered grounding and purifying, and experts say the best way ...