bunnings boston fern
Searching for bunnings boston fern? While you may have seen the classic Boston Fern at Bunnings, finding unique varieties and top-quality plants can be even easier when you shop with specialised New Zealand nurseries. The Boston Fern, known botanically as Nephrolepis exaltata, is a favourite for its lush, arching fronds and air-purifying properties. Whether you want a statement indoor plant or a handsome green addition for shaded outdoor spaces, Boston Ferns are famous for their resilience and timeless appeal. Let’s explore why this popular fern stands out, ways to care for it, and the different Boston Fern varieties available beyond the standard offering.
Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)
Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, carries soft, weeping, deep green foliage held on rigid branches. It typically grows to 20 m tall and 10 m wide but can easily be contained with trimming. Podocarpus gracilior makes a lovely shade tree, specimen, screen, or hedge. It also suits being included in a mixed planting in a large garden and or being used in an avenue planting.
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)
The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.
