Boston Fern

Also known as Sword Fern. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Boston fern is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Nephrolepis exaltata as safe for cats and dogs — a true fern with no toxin on record, unlike the asparagus 'fern' that mimics it.

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Care at a glance

Lightmedium

Waterevery 3–7 days

Humidityhigh

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