Boston ferns can succumb to diseases when stressed due to unfavorable growing conditions. In the worst scenario, a disease can even kill your plant. When a disease affects the plant, it slows down its growth, becomes spindly, leaves turn brown or yellow, or powdery blotches become visible in the leaves.

2013年8月5日 · Insufficient light causes Boston fern fronds to become dark green and spindly, while excessive light burns fern foliage, leaving it brown and dry. The Boston fern prefers partial shade or indirect light. A position near a north-facing window is usually ideal for this plant.

2024年1月6日 · Boston ferns are technically medium light plants requiring at least a couple of hours of indirect sunlight daily. Never in a southern facing position as the sunlight is far too intense. Fronds drooping and accompanied by discoloration is a symptom of a larger problem. Either disease or a pest feeding on the plant.

2024年9月22日 · Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to become scorched, while insufficient light can lead to weak and spindly growth. Wind can also be a challenge, as Boston ferns prefer protection from strong gusts, which can cause damage to the leaves and stems.

2016年11月28日 · Eventually it's very sad and spindly and there's only a few good fronds left, and then I cut off all the death and move it to a small pot where it just kind of hangs out - doesn't improve, but doesn't completely die either. What am I doing wrong? The soil feels damp (wet, even) but the plant is so dry and sad looking.

2023年12月7日 · Also known as the sword fern, the Boston fern is an elegant houseplant that will create a lush look in your home, and with its fountain of bright green frilly foliage it makes one of the best indoor plants.

Boston fern is a terrestrial or epiphytic, herbaceous perennial fern in the polypody family (Polypodiaceae). It is native to tropical and subtropical America and commonly grown as a houseplant in North Carolina and other USDA zones cooler than 10a.

2024年1月26日 · In this article, we’ll go over a detailed Boston fern care guide that tackles the ideal growing conditions, propagation, disease protection, and the best places to grow the bushy plant. Let’s jump right in! Are Boston Ferns Easy to Care For? Raising a Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is fairly easy for people with light gardening experience.

2024年5月9日 · During the growing season (spring and summer), fertilize your Boston Fern once a month with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer. Reduce feeding in the fall and winter when growth slows. Pruning. Prune your Boston Fern to remove dead or brown fronds. This will encourage new growth and maintain a lush, full appearance.

2025年1月10日 · The Boston Fern, or Nephrolepis exaltata, is a classic houseplant known for its lush, arching fronds and feathery foliage. This elegant plant adds a touch of natural beauty to any indoor space and is especially popular for its air-purifying qualities.