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DowntoEarth
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Hello,

A few questions.

Are there different species of Boston ferns or just one kind???

Mine has "dark green" wide fronds and takes it's time growing, otherwise, very healthy.

A friend of mine has one that is similar, she is not sure what kind it is, but it's a "light green" and has long thin fronds that have outgrown mine in by two feet already!They were both the same length 2 summers ago! Hers gets more light than mine, maybe too much, but the leaves are not burnt. Why does her fern and mine look so different?

My friends Boston fern?
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My Boston Fern.

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Thank you,
DTE

[ August 31, 2005, 02:50 AM: Message edited by: Jiffymouse ]
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 152.163.100.68
Gardencrazy
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I had to look this info up. [Embarrassed] I hope this helps. According to the article there are several kinds sold as Boston ferns.

boston ferns

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DowntoEarth
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Thanks Gardencrazy! [thumb]


The site you gave me was informative, and now I know there are more than just one kind of Boston to be had...

Your plants and "Furbabies" are beautiful!!!

Susan
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 205.188.116.71
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quote:
Your plants and "Furbabies" are beautiful!!!
Thanks!

I am glad I could help. [thumb]

Donna

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