Nephrolepis exaltata 'Aurea', the Golden Boston Fern or Rita's Gold, is a luminous cultivar of the classic Boston Fern. Its fronds are a brilliant, chartreuse-yellow to golden-green, brightest in higher light. The fronds are pinnate with rounded pinnae, arching gracefully. It brings a bold splash of color to shade gardens and interiors.
| Family: | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus: | Nephrolepis (nef-roh-LEP-iss) |
| Species: | exaltata (eks-all-TAY-tuh) |
| Cultivar: | 'Aurea' |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Rita's Gold?) |
Golden Boston Fern needs bright, indirect light for best color (direct sun bleaches), high humidity, and consistently moist, well-drained potting mix. It is a classic houseplant, hanging basket, and summer shade annual. The golden foliage lights up dark corners. Easy to propagate by division. A cheerful, colorful fern.
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