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Boston fern

Scientific name: Nephrolepis exaltata

Family Polypodiaceae · Genus Nephrolepis

HouseplantsGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

Lush foliage plant suited to indirect light and higher humidity. Keep the potting medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. In hot, dry Gujarat weather, protect it from harsh afternoon sun and dry air.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Year-round indoors with suitable humidity
Common pests
Spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs
Common diseases
Root rot, leaf blight, fungal leaf spots

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