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Predicted low of 44 degrees...will Boston fern be ok outside?

prairiemoon2 z6b MA

16 years ago

Hi,

I put a large Boston Fern out for the summer and haven't gotten it ready to come in yet. It is supposed to be a low of 44 degrees tonight but the rest of the week over 50 degrees every night. Will it be ok outside tonight or should I bring it in now? I have to divide it and repot it and haven't the time to do it now, but I could just bring it in kitchen near the backdoor for the night and do it tomorrow.

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razorback33
16 years ago
Boston Ferns are hardy in Zone 9 (20Â°F). I have 2 on tall pedestals near my patio that have been exposed to 4 consecutive night temperatures of mid to upper 20's this year and had no damage.
Rb
prairiemoon2 z6b MA
Original Author
16 years ago
Wow Rb...I really didn't think they would stand temps that low. Really good to know. I did bring mine in for the night last night and I hope to repot it in the house and not take it outside again. It would have been less messy outside, but that's the way it goes. Thanks :-)
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greenlarry
16 years ago
Well there's no way a Boston would survive if planted out over here. Its a houseplant,it don't like frost. But then I suppose there are many species of Nephrolepis.

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