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 divided, bright green fronds cascading downward • 💧 Loves humidity — ideal for the bathroom • 🪴 Ideal for hanging or placing up high • 🐾 Non-toxic • 🏙️ 4 sizes available
The 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 divided, bright green fronds that cascade gracefully — when hung, it forms a true airy plant 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, it is equally suited to hanging arrangements, shelves, and partial-shade windowsills.
Which indoor fern should you choose?
Verdeia offers several fern species with very different silhouettes. Here's how to position Nephrolepis 'Green Lady' among the products in the catalog:
- Nephrolepis 'Green Lady' (this plant) — long, finely divided, cascading fronds, 4 sizes including a hanging pot (H25 to H60 cm). The most spectacular fern for hanging.
- Nephrolepis 'Macho' — larger and more vigorous tropical fern, H100 cm. The choice for a large architectural floor specimen.
- Asplenium nidus — bird's nest fern with broad, undivided fronds and a rosette form. The choice for smoother, more graphic foliage without division.
- Phlebodium 'Blue Star' — fern with divided blue-green fronds and a more compact form. The choice for an original color palette and a more compact size.
Light & placement
The Boston fern naturally grows in humid tropical undergrowth — it likes soft indirect light and a slightly humid atmosphere. A bright bathroom is its ideal location, as confirmed by our guide to bathroom plants. Hung near a partial-shade window, its cascading fronds reach their full development.
- Light: partial shade or soft indirect light — avoid direct sun, which dries out the delicate fronds.
- Ideal placement: bright bathroom, kitchen, living room — anywhere ambient humidity is naturally higher.
- When hanging: near an east- or northwest-facing window for soft, consistent light.
- Temperature: 18 to 24 °C — avoid cold drafts and direct heat sources.
Place the pot on a tray of damp clay pebbles to maintain high ambient humidity around the fronds — the Boston fern is one of the plants most sensitive to the dry air of heated apartments.
Watering & care
'Green Lady' likes consistently slightly moist soil — it does not tolerate complete drying, which quickly causes the fronds to turn yellow and fall. Our complete watering guide explains how to maintain consistent moisture without the risk of overwatering. If the fronds turn yellow or fall, consult the usual causes — often air that is too dry or soil that has dried out completely.
- Watering: water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist — approximately once a week, more frequently in summer.
- Humidity: mist the fronds regularly, especially in winter when the heating is on — the fern quickly suffers in dry air.
- Care: remove dry or yellowing fronds at the base to encourage new frond growth.
- Fertilizer: liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted to half strength every 2 months from March to September.
Never mist the fronds directly in full sun — water droplets act like magnifying glasses and burn the delicate fronds, creating irreversible brown spots.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The light, airy cascade of 'Green Lady' fronds creates a very soft textural contrast with more structured foliage — in a plant-filled bathroom or a decorative hanging corner, it brings an incomparable touch of natural lightness.
- For a very light tropical hanging arrangement, pair it in a hanging planter with the nearby hanging Epipremnum 'N'Joy' — the fern's finely divided fronds contrast with the Epipremnum's broad, variegated leaves, two trailing plants with radically different textures.
- For a graphic, structured contrast, place it next to the Calathea Orbifolia on the floor — the Calathea's large, round, silver-striped leaves in the foreground and the fern's light cascade above create a lively two-level tropical arrangement.
- For a light and airy plant-filled bathroom, pair it with Spathiphyllum 'Bingo Cupido' — the fern's cascading green fronds and Spathiphyllum's upright white flowers create a very soothing green-and-white duo that thrives in the same humid atmosphere.
- To enhance cascading fronds in a hanging arrangement, a terracotta or ochre ceramic hanging pot visually warms the fronds' bright green color and creates a natural, welcoming arrangement perfect for a kitchen or bathroom.
When hung, 'Green Lady' reaches its full decorative expression — its fronds can grow up to 60 cm long and form a spectacular plant cascade that visually enlivens the corner where it is placed.
Verdeia tips
- Maintain high ambient humidity at all times: the Boston fern is the indoor plant most sensitive to dry air — in winter when the heating is on, mist the fronds 3 to 4 times a week or place it in a naturally humid room such as the kitchen or bathroom to prevent browning and frond drop.
- Never let the soil dry out completely: unlike most indoor plants that tolerate dryness, the fern reacts immediately to overly dry soil by turning extensively yellow — check the soil every 2 days in summer and water as soon as the surface begins to dry.
- Repot every 2 years in spring using enriched soil: the Boston fern is an actively growing plant that quickly depletes the nutrients in its soil — regular repotting in a potting soil + perlite mix encourages new frond production and maintains 'Green Lady's' characteristic density, as explained in our guide to preparing plants for spring.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'
- Common name: Boston fern
- Origin: Central and South America (humid tropical regions)
- Available sizes: H25 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 — soil kept slightly moist at all times
- Humidity: high — regular misting essential
- Foliage: long, finely divided, bright green, cascading, evergreen fronds
- Temperature: 18 to 24 °C
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Tropical / Urban jungle / Decorative hanging display
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density and length of the fronds naturally vary according to 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.