{"product_id":"costa-farms-boston-fern-live-hanging-plant-2-3-ft-in-10-inch-basket-pet-safe-low-maintenance","title":"Costa Farms Boston Fern live hanging plant, 2–3 ft in 10-inch basket — pet-safe, low-maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Costa Farms Boston Fern is a lush, pet-safe live hanging plant (2–3 ft tall) that adds cascading green texture and low-maintenance humidity to your home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring a finished, ready-to-display Boston Fern into your living space without a trip to the nursery. Grown and shipped by Costa Farms, this live plant arrives in a 10-inch hanging basket with 2 to 3 feet of fronds from basket rim to top. It’s non-toxic to cats and dogs, tolerates low to bright indirect light, and helps increase indoor moisture while filtering common household air particles for a fresher-feeling room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light and space does this Boston Fern need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fern prefers bright, indirect light but adapts well to lower light rooms and shaded porches. Avoid prolonged direct sun, which can scorch the delicate fronds; a north or east-facing window or a spot back from bright windows is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight: low to bright indirect — avoid harsh direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacement: hanging basket, shelf, porch, or shaded patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: about 2–3 feet tall measured from bottom of 10\" basket to foliage top\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSDA hardiness: suitable outdoors in Zones 9–10 when protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat care routine keeps the fern full and healthy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare is straightforward: keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water roughly once a week with 2–3 cups depending on indoor humidity and temperature, allow excess to drain, and feed lightly during active spring and summer growth to encourage lush fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWatering: about 2–3 cups weekly, more in dry heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrainage: ensure pot drains freely; avoid standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeeding: standard potted plant fertilizer in spring\/summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHumidity: benefits from higher indoor humidity or occasional misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Boston Fern safe for homes with pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Costa Farms Boston Fern is ASPCA-approved and considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe styling option for pet households. Still, avoid ingestion and minimize sap contact for people with plant sensitivities; keep the plant out of reach of very curious pets and small children if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePet safety: non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA-approved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSkin sensitivity: sap may irritate sensitive individuals on contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse: decorative only — not for consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Costa Farms plant different from store-bought specimens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCosta Farms ships mature, well-established plants packed to protect leaves and root health, so your fern arrives display-ready. Expert propagation and packaging reduce shock in transit and let you place the basket immediately without time-consuming repotting or treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition on arrival: mature, healthy, ready to hang or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: specialized protective packing for leaves and roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality: grown by experienced growers to ensure robustness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? The Costa Farms Boston Fern suits apartment dwellers, pet owners, and anyone who wants a dramatic hanging plant without complex maintenance. It’s ideal for people seeking a natural humidifying effect and layered greenery in living rooms, bathrooms, covered porches, or office corners — especially those who want a striking, ready-to-display plant that’s safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How often should I water my Costa Farms Boston Fern?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Water about once a week with 2–3 cups, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; adjust for indoor humidity and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the Boston Fern safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, this Boston Fern is non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA-approved), though avoid ingestion and contact if anyone has plant sensitivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Costa Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831968608596,"sku":"B0DT7QV1J6","price":90.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/costa-farms-boston-fern-front-view.jpg?v=1787022510","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/costa-farms-boston-fern-live-hanging-plant-2-3-ft-in-10-inch-basket-pet-safe-low-maintenance","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}