{"product_id":"blue-bell-boston-fern-nephrolepis-blue-bell","title":"Blue Bell Boston Fern - Nephrolepis 'Blue Bell'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Bell Boston Fern (\u003cem\u003eNephrolepis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Bell') is a fast growing fern with long, arching fronds of slender, pale green leaflets. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, a fountain of lime green fishbone fronds that brings life to a shady border, a container or an indoor room. It is one of the most popular forms of Boston fern, and Boston ferns are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fountain of fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant fronds arch outward from the crown, adding colour and softness to a shaded spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills out quickly, so a young plant soon gives a lush look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or home.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a classic indoor fern that also does remarkably well outside, in a sheltered, humid position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy around animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boston ferns are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, which suits families with pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale, fresh colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lime to pale green leaflets lift a dark corner more than the deeper greens do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical borders and layers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a border or as an underplanting layer beneath palms and shade trees. Plant 1m apart so the arching fronds just meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant into a crack or gap on a shady south side wall and watch it settle in. It likes a dryish root and a moist leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and indoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot it suits verandahs and bright rooms. Remove old fronds as they fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Bell Boston Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sheltered, humid, shaded position. Outdoors, it suits tropical, subtropical and sheltered warm temperate gardens. Protect it from frost, and in cooler districts grow it in a pot that can come indoors for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant carefully, with the crown of the fern above the soil line. Mulch after planting. In pots use a quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. In dry periods water every second day, and keep the plant moist. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring, and a liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks in warmer months, diluted to half the recommended dose to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old fronds to keep the plant fresh and to avoid disease. Re-pot container plants every 2 to 3 years, ideally in the cooler months when the plant is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blue Bell Boston Fern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with only a few fronds, and grows fast once planted into a moist, sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eFerns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eWhere ferns grow best in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blue Bell Boston Fern safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoston ferns are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs. As with any plant, a chewed frond can still upset a pet's stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it moist. In dry periods water every second day, and mist the fronds if the air is dry. Ferns thrive in humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I re-pot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2 to 3 years, in the cooler months when the plant is dormant, to keep the soil fresh and full of nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790860058943,"sku":"NEP-HYB-BLUEBE-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blue-bell-boston-fern-nephrolepis-blue-bell.jpg?v=1792209621","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blue-bell-boston-fern-nephrolepis-blue-bell","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}