Nephrolepis exaltata 'Compacta' - Compact Boston Fern

About This Product

Species Name: Nephrolepis exaltata

Common name(s): Compact Boston Fern

Defining Characteristics:

Dark green fronds
Smaller version of the True Boston Fern
Does well in terrariums and desktops
Clean Air plant that is able to filter formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air.

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 65°

Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Regular watering required. Do not allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Moderate

Height: Up to 18”

Origin: Central America and lower United States

Regional locality: Humid swamps and forests with moist soil

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Aquatic	Temperate
Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Aquatic Set-ups	Frogs & Toads ✔ Lizards & turtles ✔ Snakes ✔ Geckos ✔ Temperate Vivariums ✔
Tropical	Desert
Frogs & Toads ✔ Lizards & turtles ✔ Snakes ✔ Geckos ✔ Tropical Vivariums ✔	Toads Lizards and tortoises Geckos Desert Vivariums

Care Notes: Like most ferns, regular misting of the fronds is beneficial for growth

Shipping Notes:

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.

Shipping

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Import/export restrictions on this product require that it can only be shipped to destinations within the United States.

Restrictions on this product that prohibit shipping to the following states: HI.

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If shipped Ground, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between 20 and 85 °F.
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