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Fern ‘Green Lady’ (Nephrolepis exaltata) – Ø20cm (H: 60cm)

33,95 

SKU: 10865 Category: Tags: ,

Description

  • ✅ Beginner-friendly
  • ✅ Low maintenance
  • 🐾 Pet-safe
  • 📘 Wolverton Rank: #9

Top-Rated for Cleaner Air

9/10 Air Score, #9 on Wolverton’s Buying Guide

The Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) scores a 9/10 for air-purifying qualities, landing at #9 out of 50 on Wolverton’s influential plant list. This established rating makes it a leading choice for anyone serious about indoor atmosphere improvement.

With lush, elegant fronds and a spreading, medium growth habit, the Green Lady adapts well to bright indirect or medium light and is notably beginner-friendly. Enjoy peace of mind: it’s non-toxic for pets and requires minimal maintenance.

Explore a classic that combines proven air benefits with timeless style.

Effortless Placement Anywhere

Picture the Boston Fern’s feathery, arching fronds spilling gently over a bookshelf or brightening up a shaded living room nook. Its vibrant green tones create a soft focal point against both modern and traditional decor.

With a bushy habit and 60cm height, this fern brings understated movement to coffee tables, plant stands, or even hanging baskets. The spreading shape invites you to experiment with placement—wherever you want a touch of visual calm.

Care Instructions

  • Light: Bright Indirect to Medium (Halbschatten / shaded)
  • Water: Moderate (once weekly, soil partially dries between watering)
  • Humidity: High

Extra Care Tips

  • Rotate weekly for even frond growth
  • Mist leaves in drier rooms for lushness
  • Wipe fronds with a damp cloth as needed
  • Avoid placing near heating vents or drafts

Fertilize with diluted liquid feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer.

Backed by the Wolverton Guide

The Boston Fern is ranked #9 out of 50 in B.C. Wolverton’s widely cited buying guide, with an air-purifying score of 9/10. This ranking is based on real research measuring plants’ ability to help reduce specific airborne chemicals.

While actual results can vary by space and plant size, this fern is associated with filtering formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. It’s also pet-safe and easy to keep thriving indoors. Note: B.C. Wolverton’s list is a historical buying guide, not a guarantee of specific results in your home.

  • Wolverton rank: #9 of 50 top plants
  • Air-purifying rating: 9/10 in established guide
  • Associated with reducing formaldehyde, xylene, toluene
  • Safe for pets: non-toxic listing
  • Referenced in ‘How to Grow Fresh Air’ by B.C. Wolverton

In-Depth Details

What Does a 9/10 Air-Purifying Rating Mean?

A 9/10 air-purifying rating, like the one awarded to the Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), signals top-tier performance in independent testing. The Wolverton buying guide, a trusted source based on environmental scientist B.C. Wolverton’s research, compares 50 common houseplants for their ability to help reduce indoor air pollutants. A score of 9/10 means the Boston Fern is among the most effective options in its category. While real-world impact depends on your room size, ventilation, and plant health, this score makes the Boston Fern a standout for those wanting a plant with a proven reputation, not just good looks.

Why Choose a Spreading Fern for Your Home?

The Boston Fern’s natural spreading habit brings dynamic movement to interiors. Its arching fronds soften hard edges and fill empty spaces with texture. At 60cm tall and delivered in a 20cm grower’s pot, it’s ready to cascade from plant stands or shelves, or to nestle into larger planters for a fuller look. The medium, bushy growth makes it adaptable—let it drape in a hanging basket or enjoy its gentle volume on a tabletop. If you like plants that grow with you, the Boston Fern rewards patience with ever-expanding, elegant foliage.

Pet-Safe Greenery: Peace of Mind for Pet Owners

Not all houseplants are safe for curious pets, but Nephrolepis exaltata is officially listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. This means you can enjoy its lush, feathery appearance without worry—an ideal match for homes with animals. Its sturdy fronds aren’t easily damaged by gentle sniffing or the occasional paw, and it tolerates the kind of light and humidity found in most living rooms. For style-conscious pet parents, it’s a smart, worry-free pick.

Beginner-Friendly and Low Maintenance Care

If you’re just starting out or want low-fuss greenery, the Boston Fern stands out for being both beginner-friendly and forgiving. It thrives in bright indirect or medium light and only needs watering once a week, with soil allowed to partially dry out between waterings. High humidity helps it flourish, but regular misting can make up for drier rooms. This plant doesn’t require complicated routines, and as long as you avoid overwatering and direct drafts, it will reward you with lush growth. Its straightforward needs make it a favorite for busy people and first-time plant parents alike.

How the Boston Fern Improves Indoor Atmosphere

The Boston Fern’s reputation for improving indoor air comes from its consistent performance in formal buying guides. Specifically, it’s been associated with helping reduce levels of chemicals like formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene, which can be found in common household materials. These findings are based on controlled environment studies and are used as reference points for selecting plants suited to enhancing indoor spaces. While real-world results will vary, the Boston Fern’s high ranking and history of use make it a solid choice for anyone hoping to create a fresher-feeling home.

Common Questions

How big will my Boston Fern get indoors?
Expect a mature height around 60cm, with fronds spreading wider over time.

Is the Boston Fern safe if I have pets?
Yes, Nephrolepis exaltata is non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

How does the Boston Fern rate for air-purifying?
It scores 9/10 and is ranked #9 out of 50 in the Wolverton guide.

What kind of light does this fern prefer?
Bright indirect to medium light is ideal for Boston Ferns.

Additional information

Pet Safe

safe

Care Level

easy

Light

bright indirect

Watering

moderate

Humidity

high

Best Room

office

Size

medium

Growth Habit

Bushy

Low Maintenance

Yes

Beginner Friendly

Yes

Species

Nephrolepis exaltata

Genus

Nephrolepis

Family

Nephrolepidaceae

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