Common
name: "Dallas Fern"
Latin name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Dallas'
Native
to: Man made hybrid.
Growth habit: Forms a compact round globe with fronds
usually not over 20".
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Place on pebble tray or mist daily. Pests: Not effected by many
pests.
Cultural
information: "Dallas Fern" is the man made
cousin of the "Boston Fern". The only difference between
the two is that "Dallas Fern" grows in a more compact
round shape with much shorter leaves and fronds. Keep your
"Dallas Fern" in bright filtered light. If your plant is
new... check it for water every few days until you become
accustomed to it's water requirements and schedule. Keep the soil
moist at all times. The foliage will loose it's dark green appearance
and become some what translucent when to dry. If your plant was
grown as an upright plant... place it on a pebble tray for extra
humidity. If it is a hanging basket... mist it daily. Propagate by
dividing the plant.
"Dallas Ferns" are available as small starter plants,
6" and 8" upright plants and hanging baskets.
