Boston Ferns

 Purchased 2 Boston Fern ' Marcho' from Sunshine Coast Tropical Ferns and Foliage in 2019, they were reasonably expensive but have grown into large statement ferns.

 The Macho Fern grows very large graceful drooping, broad fronds. These fronds can grow to over 1mtr long. Grow the Macho Fern in a shaded or partially shaded (morning and afternoon sun) spot. While it's not a delicate fern it does like some protection from strong drying winds. The Macho Fern likes moist but not wet soil, so you will need to adjust watering according to the seasons (daily in summer and less in winter). As this fern is such a statement piece give it pride of place on a beautiful stand/pedastool or hanging somewhere that it can stretch its large fronds. As the names suggests this is a large fern with deeply divided, spreading bright green fronds and a fantastic cascading fountain-like display. Ideal for hanging baskets where it can show-off its dropping habit.

Pics December 2020

Located in the Fernery between the front gate and the front door.

 14th December 2020

 Severe storms over the past 36 hours, with wild winds and tropical downpours, while the ferns were protected from the rain they were at the mercy of the winds, one fern, by the front door was flipped through its hanging basket arms and wound up hanging on its side, this re-aligned all the fronds to one side and the fern spent the night hanging horizontally, with the result that it will no longer hang straight, so now resting on the table to re-balance the fronds...

Pic 14th December 2020

 

 

 

Purchased 2 Boston Ferns  - nephrolepis in 2019 from Rosemont Nursery $20. each to dress the courtyard.

Pic December 2020

Boston ferns are very hardy plants. They can look like they are on death’s door, and then come back to life quickly with a bit of care. This species of fern is a part of the Nephrolepis genus, popular after its discovery in 1894 within a batch of Sword ferns.

 Water monthly, Do not overwater.  Test the soil with a finger, if it feels dry then water it

Lightly prune in winter to keep the plant 'tidy' as desired.

Part shade to shade

Best displayed in hanging baskets and large, decorative containers.

Liquid fertilise during the growing season.

Remove spent leaves to keep plant tidy.