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Nephrolepis exaltata aurea, Golden Fern, Pivla Fern – Plant

309.00

They make good houseplants, but require bright, filtered light and humid air.Propagate from runners between late winter and early spring. Of the common cultivated ferns, the Boston fern is the most tolerant to drought.

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Description

Nephrolepis exaltata, the sword fern, is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae (sometimes treated in the families Davalliaceae or Oleandraceae, or in its own family, Nephrolepidaceae), native to tropical regions throughout the world.

It is common in humid forests and swamps, especially in northern South America, Mexico, Central America, Florida, the West Indies, Polynesia and Africa. Also known as the Boston swordfern, wild Boston fern, tuber ladder fern, or fishbone fern — it is in the broader family of sword fern.

Additional information

Weight 2 kg
Dimensions 36 × 15 × 15 cm
Common Name

Nephrolepis exaltata aurea, Golden Fern, Pivla Fern,Golden bostern fern,sword fern,Boston swordfern,wild Boston fern, tuber ladder fern, or fishbone fern

Difficulty

easy to grow .

Fertilizer

Implement a half-strength, balanced liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis during growth.

Flower Colour

The plant foliage are golden yellow.

Height

2 feet to 4 feet

Soil

Does best with well-draining soils that are kept moist and humus-rich.

Sunlight

Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade

Temperature

Normal room temperatures are suitable throughout the year. Minimum tolerable temperature is 10 C. For Nephrolepis exaltata grown at temperatures above 21 C increase humidity by standing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles and mist-spraying the foliage daily.
Nephrolepis exaltata may appear totally dead due to frost, it will re-emerge in the spring.

Water

In summer Nephrolepis exaltata will need lots of water and frequent misting. As long as room temperatures remains above 13 C, water the plant plentifully as often as necessary to keep the potting mixture thoroughly moist. Do not allow the potting mixture to dry out. In winter this fern will need less water. If the temperature drops below 13 C for more than a day or two, allow the top third of the potting mixture to dry out completely between waterings.

Bloom Time

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