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Nephrolepis exal. 'Boston Blue Bell' / 12Cm
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Boston Blue Bell'
Confirmed format: 12cm
Plant Highlights
- Dense, compact growth habit
- Soft, feather-like green fronds
- Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
- Ideal for indoor living spaces
- Pet-safer for households with cats and dogs
Overview
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Boston Blue Bell', commonly known as a Boston fern cultivar, is a popular indoor fern admired for its lush, feathery green fronds and charmingly neat appearance. Slightly more compact than traditional Boston ferns, this selection features dense, arching, and cascading growth that brings a fresh, vibrant texture to interior spaces. Its evergreen foliage provides wonderful year-round interest, making it a delightful addition to home offices, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Why We Love It
- Compact and neat growth habit well suited to modern indoor spaces
- Soft, feathery green fronds create an airy, natural look
- Evergreen foliage delivers reliable year-round greenery
- Adaptable for containers and hanging baskets
- Considered pet-safer for homes with cats and dogs
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Nephrolepis exaltata 'Boston Blue Bell' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Fern |
| Foliage | Evergreen green fronds |
| Growth Habit | Arching, tufted, cascading and compact |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Safety | Pet-safer |
Growing Guide
| Light Requirements | Position in bright to medium indirect light, avoiding direct harsh sunlight which can scorch the delicate fronds. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Keep the compost consistently moist. This fern has high water needs and should not be allowed to dry out completely, nor left standing in waterlogged soil. |
| Humidity | Thrives in high humidity environments. Regular misting or placement in naturally humid rooms helps maintain healthy fronds. |
| Position & Placement | Well suited to indoor rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and offices. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Offices
- Container displays and hanging baskets
Good to Know
- Requires consistently moist compost and high humidity to look its best.
- Bred with a more compact and dense habit than standard varieties.
- Regarded as pet-safer for peace of mind in households with cats and dogs.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 12cm pot |
|---|---|
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | H1a (frost-free indoor protection required) |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- fern
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