Boston Fern Tiger Fern

Boston Fern Tiger Fern Care

Nephrolepis Exaltata

Other names: Sword Fern

What is the plant

g. Variegated Boston Tiger Fern (nephrolepis exaltata) – (Lg. Specimen, 4” Pot) Tiger Fern is a newly selected cultivator with exceptionally beautiful foliage variegation that simply makes it pop in the collection. The beautiful cascading flow of fronds is why we recommend it has a perfect hanging basket candidate. Tiger is one of the easiest home and patio plants to care for, simply water when dry. These are very healthy plants with well established root system. Easy to grow ferns are one of natures most versatile, lush foliage plants. The growth rate and leaf color of Variegated Boston Tiger Fern will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 23°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering: It requires moisture constantly. The best way to provide this is keeping it in a humid bathroom or conservatory, or using a mister to mist the leaves with water.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
All plants require light for photosynthesis, the process within a plant that converts light, oxygen and water into carbohydrates (energy). Plants require this energy in order to grow, bloom and produce seed. Without adequate light, carbohydrates cannot be manufactured, the energy reserves are depleted and plants die. They need 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Soil
A loam soil contains a nice balance of silt, sand, and clay along with humus.
Temperature
Indoors plants thrive at temperatures between 55°- 80°F and in lower light conditions than other house plants.

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Container
Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Additional
All ferns love moisture and should be given humid conditions. In living rooms and family rooms, stand their pots on trays of damp pebbles or clay granules. Ferns also love being misted at regular intervals with tepid, soft water unless the humidity of the whole room is kept high through the use of a humidifier.
Popularity
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