– The Boston fern was 9th in NASA’s list of 50 air-purifying plants, being particularly good at removing formaldehyde.
– A healthy appetite for water makes it a brilliant humidity regulator. If you’re looking for a glorious addition to a humid room, look no further than the Boston Fern.
– Elegant flowing leaves will leave you feeling calm and serene.
– The Boston Fern is a popular plant with a unique personality. Perfect in humid, steamy rooms where you may not think a plant would do well, it can provide some vibrancy in an otherwise lifeless room.

In 1895, a mutant variant of the Boston Fern housed at Kew was discovered in Boston, hence its name. This variant has become the dominant cultivar. Boston Ferns are grown around the world.

Victorian Britain underwent a huge fern craze, coined ‘pteridomania’. Pictures of ferns and fern related motifs were seen on biscuits, benches, chamber pots, tea sets, and rugs as the country went fern crazy.

The fern symbolizes eternal youth. To the indigenous Maori of New Zealand, the fern represented new life and new beginnings. To the Japanese, the fern symbolizes family and the hope for future generations. According to Victorians, the fern symbolizes humility and sincerity.

The rule is to never let a Boston fern dry out. Make sure to keep the soil moist and humidity level high. Although it’s very tempting, try to resist touching their fronds as they really don’t like it and it might turn them brown.