Boston Fern

My first attempt at Boston Fern failed — root bound stunting in pots left too long without repotting got hold of it and I didn't know what I was looking at until it was too late. I left it alone for a year before trying again. The second attempt, with proper attention to removing dead fronds cleanl…

I started with one Boston Fern and now have four, all from propagation. The process is straightforward once you understand maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging — something I picked up from trial and error rather than any guide. I display them in a shaded north-facing border under tr…

After growing Boston Fern for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner. First: removing dead fronds cleanly at the base in spring is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: scale insects on the undersides of fronds will happen and you should know how to handle it …

Boston Fern is clearly a great plant — I can see that from other people's results. Mine has been decent but not spectacular, and I think I know why. I underestimated the importance of misting the fronds in dry centrally heated rooms in the early stages and paid for it. root bound stunting in pots l…

I'd had Boston Fern for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to misting the fronds in dry centrally heated rooms and the difference over the next two months was dramatic. prehistoric elegance with delicate layered fronds became much mor…

The first few months with Boston Fern were underwhelming. Almost no visible growth and I questioned my decision repeatedly. Then something shifted — I think getting maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging right was the turning point. prehistoric elegance with delicate layered fronds be…