Artificial Boston Fern — 37 to 41 in Spread, 80 Branches

This artificial Boston fern spreads 37 to 41 inches across on 80 individual branches, and comes complete with its own flowerpot, in one size only. A Boston fern is the classic porch and veranda plant, and this one delivers that soft, arching silhouette without the humidity demands that make the live version one of the harder houseplants to keep in a dry Canadian home. The 80-branch count is a genuine density figure — a real, usable number for judging fullness rather than a vague promise of "lush" — and the sunlight-resistant build suits both indoor spots and covered outdoor porches.

What are the exact dimensions and materials?

Size (spread)	37 to 41 in, one size only
Branch count	80 branches
Foliage material	Not specified
Pot	Flowerpot included
UV rating	Not specified
Placement	Indoor and outdoor use
Form	Single fern with pot

Artificial Boston fern, or a real one?

	This fern	Live Boston fern
Humidity needed	None	High humidity; dry heated Canadian homes brown the fronds in winter
Light required	None	Bright indirect light; direct sun scorches the fronds
Common failure mode	None indoors	Frond dieback and dropped leaflets between waterings
Cost, year one	One-time purchase	A young plant, plus a hanging basket
Cost, year five	Nothing further	Frequently replaced once or twice; ferns are short-lived houseplants for many owners
Maintenance	Occasional dusting	Daily-to-weekly watering, misting, and repotting

The honest case for a live Boston fern is texture: real fronds catch light and move in ways no moulded branch does, and a well-kept fern in a humid bathroom is genuinely one of the nicer houseplants to live with. It is also one of the more failure-prone ferns for a dry Canadian living room, which is exactly why the artificial version exists.

What arrives in the box, and what do I have to do to it?

This fern ships as a single unit, and like every branch-based product in our range it will arrive compressed — folded in against itself for the box. Work the branches out individually and give them separated, uneven angles rather than a uniform fan; a fern in particular looks flat and prop-like if every branch points the same way. Handle the branches gently on first unboxing rather than aggressively bending them into a final shape immediately.

Inspect the pot and the branches when your delivery arrives, and photograph anything damaged before you unpack further.

Who should not buy this?

• Anyone who wants to cover a wall with a modular panel system. This is one fern with a stated spread, not a tileable panel. For square-metre wall coverage, choose one of our green wall panel listings instead.
• Direct, unshaded outdoor sun over multiple seasons. A covered porch is the right outdoor home for this fern; for a fully exposed spot, choose a UV-rated model instead.

Common questions

Is this a wall panel or a single plant?

It is a single fern, sold with its own flowerpot and a stated spread of 37 to 41 inches. It does not tile or interlock with other units the way a green wall panel does. If you are trying to cover a wall by area, look at one of our panel listings instead; if you want one generous, trailing focal point in a bright corner, this is the piece.

Can I put this fern outside on a porch?

Yes — outdoor porches are exactly what it is designed for, and the build is described as sunlight resistant. A covered porch or a spot out of harsh, all-day direct sun will keep the colour at its best over the long term.

How many branches does it have, and is that a lot?

Eighty branches across a 37 to 41 inch spread — one of the more specific density figures published for a fern in this category, where most products simply say "lush" or "full" with no count at all. It is a real number you can compare, and it is what gives this fern its layered, generously draped silhouette.

What happens if it gets rained on outside?

Simple: blow-dry it with a hairdryer if it gets wet, and otherwise clean it with a duster or a soft cloth. That is the entire wet-weather routine — no drainage, no root rot, no re-hanging a waterlogged basket.

How do I keep it looking fresh?

A pass with a duster or a soft cloth now and then is all it takes. Work along the branches rather than across them, and reshape any branch that has drifted while you are at it — thirty seconds of shaping does more for a fern's realism than any cleaning product.