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Nephrolepis, Boston Fern 'Ariane'

Nephrolepisexaltata

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Genus
Nephrolepis (nef-roh-LEP-iss)
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Species
exaltata (eks-all-TAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2009 | positive

N. 'Ariane' is fast growing and well suited for inside culture. It has tough, dark green foliage. This is one of the 2009 introductions...Read More

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