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Predicted low of 44 degrees...will Boston fern be ok outside?
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Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6/MA (My Page) on Tue, Sep 18, 07 at 16:48
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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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RE: Predicted low of 44 degrees...will Boston fern be ok outside?
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Boston Ferns are hardy in Zone 9 (20°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.
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RE: Predicted low of 44 degrees...will Boston fern be ok outside?
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| 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 :-) |
RE: Predicted low of 44 degrees...will Boston fern be ok outside?
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| 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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