• Prefers bright, indirect light or dappled shade

• Can tolerate low light but may grow more slowly

• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the delicate fronds

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry

• Avoid letting the plant dry out completely

• Reduce watering slightly in winter, but never let it go bone-dry

• Ideal range: 60–75°F

• Loves high humidity – mist frequently or place near a humidifier

• Protect from cold drafts or sudden temperature changes

✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Safe for households with curious pets

• Comes in a 6" nursery pot

• Use a moisture-retentive yet well-draining potting mix

• Peat-based or indoor tropical soil blends work well

• Repot every 1–2 years, ideally in spring

• Can grow 1–3 feet tall and wide under ideal conditions

• Naturally forms a full, cascading shape

• Boston ferns do not flower; they're grown for their foliage

• Occasionally shed older fronds – prune them off at the base

• Moderate to fast-growing in warm, humid environments

• Growth slows in cooler months

• Trim off brown, damaged, or dead fronds to keep it looking tidy

• Can be shaped lightly if desired

• May enter a light dormancy in winter with slower growth

• Continue to water sparingly and maintain humidity

• Resume active care in spring

• Feed with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer

• Apply every 4–6 weeks during the spring and summer

• Dilute to half strength to avoid burning delicate roots

• No need to fertilize in winter when growth slows