Nephrolepis Exaltata Seeds - Heirloom Housing Plant Garden Seeds for Growing

Nephrolepis exaltata, commonly known as Boston Fern or Sword Fern, is a tropical and subtropical perennial fern valued for its long, finely divided green fronds and graceful, arching growth. It is well suited to hanging baskets, containers, shaded garden areas, and indoor growing. The fern prefers warm, humid conditions, bright indirect or filtered light, and consistently moist, well-drained soil.

Features

• Perennial fern with long, finely divided green fronds
• Graceful, arching and cascading growth habit
• Suitable for hanging baskets and containers
• Well suited to indoor and shaded garden spaces
• Prefers warm and humid growing conditions
• Performs best in bright, indirect or filtered light
• Requires consistently moist, well-drained soil
• Produces spores rather than flowers or fruit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltata
• Common Name (US): Boston Fern, Sword Fern
• Seed Type / Variety: Perennial Ornamental Fern
• Growth Habit: Upright to arching, cascading perennial fern
• USDA Zones: 8B–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring–Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Ferns reproduce from spores; sow spores on the surface of a sterile, moist growing medium and maintain warm, humid conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil with good organic matter
• Watering Needs: High; keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 2–4 feet tall, with spreading or arching fronds
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart