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Looking for an easy way to freshen up your home or office with lush greenery? If you want to buy Boston fern, you’re making a fantastic choice. Boston ferns are treasured in New Zealand for their feathery, arching fronds, soft green hue, and impressive air-purifying abilities. Whether you’re taking your first steps into indoor gardening or you’re an experienced plant parent, the Boston fern is loved for its style, resilience, and versatility.

An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

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Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and ability to produce baby ferns (plantlets) along the leaf edges. Ideal for shaded gardens, underplanting, or pots, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil with protection from direct sun and wind.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior (Fern Pine) is an elegant evergreen tree valued for its fine textured foliage, graceful form, and versatility in the landscape. Despite its common name, it is not a true pine but offers a similar evergreen presence with a softer and more refined appearance.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 15.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
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Nephrolepis 'Boston Blue Bell' (Boston Fern)

Nephrolepis '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...

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Nephrolepis 'Montana'

Nephrolepis 'Montana', commonly known as Boston Fern, is a lush and elegant fern prized for its dense, arching fronds and vibrant green foliage. This...

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Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston Fern)

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Nephrolepis 'Mini' (Mini Boston Fern)

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Nephrolepis 'Pom Pom' (Boston Fern)

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Platycerium bifurcatum 'Netherlands' (Elkhorn Fern)

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Davallia mariesii (Squirrels Foot Fern)

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Athyrium niponicum (Painted Fern)

Athyrium niponicum, commonly known as the Japanese Painted Fern, is a stunning deciduous fern prized for its delicate silver grey fronds highlighted...

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Pteris cretica (Cretan Brake Fern)

Pteris cretica (Cretan Brake Fern) is an elegant evergreen fern prized for its graceful arching fronds and lush green foliage. It is an excellent...

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Athyrium niponicum 'Ursula's Red' (Painted Fern Plant)

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Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' (Japanese Fern Plant)

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Blechnum fraseri (Miniature Tree Fern)

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Why Buy Boston Fern?

Boston ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) have been indoor favourites for years, thanks to their classic good looks and forgiving nature. Their full, lush foliage immediately elevates any corner, making them popular as hanging basket plants or potted statement pieces. When you buy Boston fern for your home, you’re adding natural humidity to the air—perfect for combating dry indoor conditions. They’re also great for filtering toxins from the environment, delivering cleaner air and a fresher atmosphere.

Varieties of Boston Fern Available

When you’re ready to buy Boston fern, choosing the right variety can really set off your interior decor. We offer a range of gorgeous ferns to suit every space and style. Explore our unique selections, all available for you to buy online and enjoy at home:

How to Care for Your Boston Fern

Boston ferns thrive in bright, indirect light and appreciate consistent moisture. Keep the soil damp (but not soggy), and mist regularly to maintain humidity—especially in heated or air conditioned rooms. Boston ferns are perfect for bathrooms or kitchens, where they’ll love the extra moisture in the air. Feed your fern with a diluted liquid fertiliser every month during the growing season for the best results.

Buy Boston Fern Online and Enjoy Nationwide Delivery

We make it easy to buy Boston fern and have it delivered straight to your doorstep anywhere in New Zealand. Each fern is grown with care and selected for quality, so you can shop with confidence. Ready to transform your space into a relaxing, green oasis? Browse our selection and find the best Boston fern variety for your needs today. Bring the beauty and benefits of Boston ferns home—there’s no better time to buy!

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