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 ...

A row of Boston ferns hanging in pots. - Aegeanblue/Getty Images The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a common houseplant that thrives in steamy bathrooms, shady backyards, and hanging baskets ...

Boston fern, grown by the millions in Florida, has graceful, arching stems, and fronds with rich bright green colour. If grown in a flower garden, it can reach nearly one metre high and wide, but in a ...