Boston ferns prefer to stay lightly but consistently moist. Typically, you’ll want to check them every few days, and water frequently to keep the soil damp. That’s damp , not soaking wet!

Along the sunny roadsides, in pastures and in dappled shade beneath tall pines, a 24-inch tall, graceful fern thrives in the dry sandy soil. This xeric sun-lover is Florida's native Bracken, ...

Learn how to care for Boston ferns, the iconic porch plant. From watering and sunlight tips to overwintering advice, keep your ferns lush and thriving year-round.