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Boston Fern Indoor

Soleirolia Silver (Babys Tears)

Commonly known as Babys Tears, this herbaceous perennial features small and rounded leaves that cascade down slender, yet fragile stems. The silver leaves are complemented with masses of tiny, white flowers in spring. It grows as a dense mat and will quickly reach 5 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that does not dry out. Babys Tears is commonly planted alongside ferns and other moisture-loving plants. Its spreading habit makes it ideal for growing in a container where it will spill over the sides or for using as a groundcover. It is commonly grown as an indoor plant.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 5 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Nephrolepis exaltata Boston Blue Bell (Boston Fern)

"Boston Blue Bell" is a selected variety of the commonly known, Boston Fern, and is a very popular indoor plant owing to its ease to grow and attractive foliage. It produces lush foliage that is bright green with an amazing fresh appeal. It grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown on a well-drained, sheltered site in partial shade. This Boston Fern is commonly grown as a potted plant in a hanging basket but can also be planted outdoors in frost free areas. In such circumstances it is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas and including in subtropical gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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