Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady' (Boston Fern)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Boston fern suitable for the bathroom? Yes, it’s the perfect spot — the room’s natural humidity mimics the moist tropical forest floor conditions where it naturally grows and greatly reduces the need for misting.
Why are the Boston fern’s fronds turning yellow and falling off? Yellowing and dropping fronds are almost always caused by air that’s too dry or soil that has completely dried out — mist the fronds several times a week and water as soon as the soil surface starts to dry.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Finely cut bright green fronds cascading down • 💧 Loves humidity — ideal for bathrooms • 🪴 Perfect for hanging or placed high up • 🐾 Non-toxic • 🏙️ 4 sizes available
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady', or Boston fern, is an evergreen tropical fern native to the humid tropical regions of Central and South America, prized for its long, finely cut bright green fronds that gracefully cascade down — when hung, it forms a true airy green curtain. Among indoor ferns, it is the most generous and spectacular variety when suspended.
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, available in 4 sizes including a hanging pot option, it suits both hanging arrangements and semi-shaded shelves or windowsills.
Which indoor fern to choose?
Verdeia offers several fern species with very different shapes. Here’s how to place the Nephrolepis 'Green Lady' among the catalog references:
- Nephrolepis 'Green Lady' (this plant) — long, finely cut cascading fronds, 4 sizes including hanging pot (H30 to H60 cm). The most spectacular fern when hung.
- Nephrolepis 'Macho' — larger, more vigorous tropical fern, H100 cm. The choice for a large architectural specimen on the floor.
- Asplenium nidus — bird’s nest fern with broad, entire fronds, rosette form. The choice for smoother, more graphic foliage without cuts.
- Phlebodium 'Blue Star' — fern with blue-green cut fronds, more compact form. The choice for an original color palette and a smaller size.
Light & placement
Boston fern naturally grows in humid tropical understories — it prefers soft indirect light and a slightly humid atmosphere. A bright bathroom is its ideal spot, as confirmed by our guide to bathroom plants. When hung near a semi-shaded window, its cascading fronds reach full development.
- Light: partial shade or soft indirect light — avoid direct sun which dries out delicate fronds.
- Ideal location: bright bathroom, kitchen, living room — anywhere with naturally higher ambient humidity.
- When hanging: near an east or northwest window for soft, consistent light.
- Temperature: 18 to 24 °C — avoid cold drafts and direct heat sources.
Place the pot on a tray of moist clay pebbles to maintain high ambient humidity around the fronds — Boston fern is one of the most sensitive plants to dry air in heated apartments.
Watering & care
'Green Lady' likes a substrate that is constantly slightly moist — it does not tolerate complete drying, which quickly causes fronds to yellow and fall. Our complete watering guide explains how to maintain this regular moisture without risk of overwatering. If fronds yellow or fall, check the common causes — often dry air or completely dried substrate.
- Watering: regular to keep substrate slightly moist — about once a week, more often in summer.
- Humidity: mist fronds regularly, especially in winter with heating — the fern quickly suffers in dry air.
- Care: remove dry or yellowed fronds at the base to encourage new growth.
- Fertilizer: liquid green plant fertilizer diluted by half every 2 months from March to September.
Never mist fronds in direct sunlight — water droplets act like magnifying glasses and burn delicate fronds, causing irreversible brown spots.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The airy, light cascade of 'Green Lady' fronds creates a very soft texture contrast with more structured foliage — in a green bathroom or a decorative hanging corner, it brings an incomparable natural lightness.
- For a very light tropical hanging arrangement, pair it hanging with the nearby Epipremnum 'N'Joy' — the finely cut fern fronds contrast with the broad, variegated leaves of the Epipremnum, two hanging plants with radically different textures.
- For a graphic, structured contrast, place it next to the Calathea Orbifolia on the floor — the large, round, silver-striped Calathea leaves in the foreground and the light fern cascade above create a lively two-level tropical composition.
- For a light-filled green bathroom, pair it with the Spathiphyllum 'Bingo Cupido' — the green cascading fern fronds and the upright white flowers of the Spathiphyllum create a very soothing green and white duo thriving in the same humid atmosphere.
- To enhance the hanging cascading fronds, a terracotta or ochre ceramic hanging pot visually warms the bright green fronds and creates a natural, cozy composition perfect for a kitchen or bathroom.
When hung, 'Green Lady' reaches its full decorative expression — its fronds can reach 60 cm in length and form a spectacular green cascade that visually enlivens the corner where it is placed.
Verdeia Tips
- Maintain high ambient humidity at all times: Boston fern is the most sensitive indoor plant to dry air — in winter with heating, mist fronds 3 to 4 times a week or place it in a naturally humid room like the kitchen or bathroom to prevent browning and frond drop.
- Never let the substrate dry out completely: unlike most indoor plants that tolerate dryness, the fern immediately reacts to too dry substrate by massive yellowing — check the substrate every 2 days in summer and water as soon as the surface starts to dry.
- Repot every 2 years in spring with enriched substrate: Boston fern is a fast-growing plant that quickly depletes nutrients in its substrate — regular repotting in a mix of potting soil + perlite restarts new frond production and maintains the characteristic density of 'Green Lady', as detailed in our spring plant preparation guide.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'
- Common name: Boston fern
- Origin: Central and South America (humid tropical zones)
- Available sizes: H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm — H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm — H60 cm | Hanging pot Ø20 cm
- Light: partial shade or soft indirect light
- Watering: regular — substrate slightly moist at all times
- Humidity: high — regular misting essential
- Foliage: long, finely cut, bright green, cascading, evergreen fronds
- Temperature: 18 to 24 °C
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decor style: Tropical / Urban jungle / Decorative hanging
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Frond density and length naturally vary depending on light, humidity, and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.