Nephrolepis exaltata bosteniensis, Boston Fern – Plant

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About Nephrolepis Exaltata Bosteniensis

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect/Artificial bright light area.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertil and rich in organic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• Do not expose plant to direct sunlight.

Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Special Feature

The NASA Clean Air Study determined that this plant was effective at removing common household air toxins formaldehyde and xylene.

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