Starbright Plant/Flower Care Guide
Boston Fern
Light
Moderate to bright light. Keep it out of direct sun, which will scorch its leaflets. Fluorescent grow lights work well, too.
Water
Spring through fall, keep the soil moist, but not soggy. In winter, allow top 1 in (2.5 cm) of soil to dry out between waterings.
Humidity
Moderate humidity. Use a room humidifier or place pot on a tray of wet pebbles to raise the humidity around it. This fern also loves to be misted.
Temperature
Average room temperatures 60-75°F, 16-24°C spring through fall. In winter, keep it on the cool side with a minimum of 55°F/13°C.
Soil
Any good potting mix that drains well.
Fertilizer
Feed monthly spring through fall with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Propagation
Division. In spring and summer, divide rhizomes, each with roots and stems attached. Pot in moist potting mix. The rhizomes hold a lot of water, so be careful not to overwater or they'll rot.