Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Victorians loved Boston ferns (Nephrolepisexaltata), and they're still popular today, especially on Southern porches.

The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a popular plant featuring soft, arching fronds and a full appearance. It is one of the best types of ferns to grow on your porch for a beautiful plant display ...

The popularity of Boston ferns, which dates back to the Victorian era, has lasted until the present. The ferns are a common sight on Southern porches, their green or bluish-green fronds arching ...