Cotton Candy Fern

Cotton Candy Fern is sought after for its soft and fluffy chartreuse foliage that has air-purifying qualities. Cotton Candy Fern or Nephrolepis exaltata, also goes by common names including Fluffy Ruffle Fern, Suzy Wong Fern and Sword Fern. Cotton Candy is fairly easy to grow and an attractive houseplant. Best Locations For Growing Cotton Candy FernCotton Candy Fern is happy anywhere with filtered light and moderate humidity. Its delicate cascading fronds work well in a hanging basket. Cotton Candy Fern likes warm, humid climates, being native to Central and South America, and lives happily in bathrooms. They make great container plants outdoors in partial sun. Cotton Candy Fern is not toxic to pets or humans. Cotton Candy Fern Sunlight RequirementsCotton Candy Fern prefers part sun or bright indirect light. Rotate Cotton Candy Fern once a week for even growth. Cotton Candy Fern CareCotton Candy Ferns are moderately easy to care for. The main concern with ferns is keeping a regular watering schedule for their heavier moisture needs. It is important to keep your fern moist but not soggy. Cotton Candy prefers well-drained soil and can be repotted to encourage growth when their roots have outgrown the current pot. Watering Cotton Candy Fern Cotton Candy Ferns prefer warm, humid climates. Water every other day, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Boost humidity levels with humidifiers or regular misting. Do not water from above the foliage; water at soil level to directly reach the root zone. Cotton Candy Fern is sensitive to watering regimens: do not- over or under-water. Feeding Cotton Candy Fern Feed Cotton Candy Fern with liquid, all-purpose fertilizer twice a month. Cotton Candy Fern InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average – Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: LowHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: FastMature Height: 5 feetMature Spread: 12-18 inchesFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: GreenTemperature: 60° – 80°F (16° – 27°C)Humidity: High (80%+)Common Name: Cotton Candy FernOther Name(s): Fluffy Ruffle Fern, Suzi Wong FernScientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltataPlant Type: House Plant