Nephrolepis+exaltata


 * Polypodiaceae**

//Nephrolepis exaltata//

Boston Fern

--erect fronds up to 3' long x 6" wide. --form clusters arising from rhizomes --leaflets (pinnae) shallowly toothed --outdoors: partial shade/shade --indoors: bright filtered light --likes moist, not soggy soil --most drought tolerant of cultivated ferns but needs high humidity---mist often --zone 9-11