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Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'

Confirmed format: 12cm potted plant

Plant Highlights

• Elegant arching fronds with a full, bushy habit

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Enjoys higher humidity, making it ideal for bathrooms

• Evergreen foliage for year-round indoor interest

• Easy to grow with consistent moisture

Overview

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady', commonly known as the Boston Fern, is a graceful indoor fern prized for its soft, arching fronds and naturally dense, cascading habit. Its finely divided, fresh green foliage creates a lush display that softens modern interiors and brings texture to shelves, plant stands and tabletops throughout the year.

Compact when young but becoming fuller with age, 'Green Lady' is an excellent choice for bright indoor spaces where it can enjoy consistent moisture and good humidity. It performs particularly well in naturally humid rooms and adds a fresh, leafy appearance without requiring direct sunlight.

Why We Love It

• Produces a full, elegant display of finely textured foliage.

• An excellent choice for bright bathrooms and kitchens with natural light.

• Compact enough for shelves and tables while developing an attractive cascading habit.

• Provides year-round evergreen interest indoors.

• Straightforward to care for when kept evenly moist.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Light

Place in bright, indirect light or a lightly shaded position. Avoid strong midday sunshine, which can scorch the delicate fronds.

Watering

Keep the compost consistently moist, allowing only the surface to begin drying before watering again. Reduce watering slightly during the darker winter months but never allow the root ball to dry out completely.

Compost

Grow in a moisture-retentive, free-draining houseplant compost. Ensure the pot drains freely and never leave the plant sitting in water.

Humidity and Temperature

This fern enjoys higher humidity and is well suited to a bright bathroom or kitchen with natural light. In drier rooms, occasional misting or placing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles can help maintain healthy foliage. Maintain a steady indoor temperature and avoid cold draughts.

Feeding and Routine Care

Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer. Remove any brown or damaged fronds at the base to keep the plant looking fresh, and repot every few years if it becomes congested.

Perfect For

• Bright living rooms with indirect light.

• Naturally lit bathrooms.

• Kitchens with good natural light.

• Home offices and bedrooms.

• Shelves, plant stands and hanging displays.

Good to Know

Like most ferns, 'Green Lady' appreciates consistent moisture and humidity. Brown frond tips are often a sign that the air is too dry or the compost has been allowed to dry out between waterings.

Product Information

• Botanical identity: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'

• Supplied in a 12cm nursery pot.