Plant profile
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Lush hanging plant perfect for bathrooms. Loves humidity.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 90 cm
Typical cost
₹200-450
Why it works
Good fit notes
Loves humidity
Care tip: High humidity, keep soil consistently moist
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Generally listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans; eating large quantities may still upset digestion.
Keep out of reach if pets dig in moist soil.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose full fronds with no crispy edges.
- Prefer hanging baskets with many active runners.
Avoid
- Crispy brown frond tips
- Dry rootball
- Scale or mites under fronds
Plant personality
Useful traits
Boston fern prefers humidity and bright filtered light indoors.
It is usually propagated by division rather than true-to-type spores.
Dry air quickly causes browning frond tips.
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