Columbus Dispatch: Garden: Versatile Boston fern doubles as houseplant and as landscape accent Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in northern climates such as Greater Columbus. It is a member of a tropical species of sword fern native to humid forests from ... Boston ferns thrive in bright, indirect light and need high humidity.

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Ensure proper drainage to avoid root rot and keep the soil evenly moist. Boston ferns are safe for pets and humans and are best ... Yahoo: I Just Bought a Boston Fern. What Do I Do Now?

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Popular since Victorian times, the Boston fern has long been a favorite plant to display in living rooms ... A Boston fern that's green and gorgeous when you bring it home won't stay that way long unless you can meet its need for humidity. Dry air is the biggest obstacle to growing ferns as houseplants. Many ... St.

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