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Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green lady'
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A true cascade of green for lush tropical displays: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady' forms a generous clump of long, flexible fronds that gradually arch as they mature. Supplied in a 9 cm pot, it is ideal for creating a dense background and giving tropical terrariums an authentic humid forest-floor atmosphere.
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Description
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady' is an elegant and lush tropical fern valued for its long, finely divided bright green fronds. Its dense foliage gradually forms a graceful clump, initially upright before becoming more arching with maturity.
Supplied in a Ø 9 cm pot, it is an excellent choice for medium to large tropical terrariums, emerged paludarium sections and planted displays where volume and a true humid forest-floor appearance are desired.
Botanical family
Polypodiaceae
Genus
Nephrolepis
Species
Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott
Cultivar
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'
Pot size
Ø 9 cm
Origin
Nephrolepis exaltata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
'Green Lady' is a horticultural selection grown for its dense habit, regular green fronds and lush appearance.
Foliage
The fronds are long and lance-shaped, composed of numerous small green pinnae arranged regularly along the rachis.
The fresh green foliage quickly creates volume and a lush tropical appearance.
Growth habit
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady' forms a dense rhizomatous clump. Young fronds are generally upright before gradually arching as they lengthen.
Mature plants can become relatively broad and substantial, making them best suited to terrariums with enough room for the foliage to develop freely.
Terrarium compatibility
- Humid tropical terrarium: Yes, excellent
- Bioactive terrarium: Yes
- Paludarium: Yes, emerged terrestrial section
- Medium to large terrarium: Excellent
- Foreground planting: Not suitable long term
- Midground planting: Excellent
- Background planting: Excellent
- Nano terrarium: Not suitable long term
- Submerged cultivation: No
Recommended substrate
Use a light, humus-rich and free-draining substrate that retains consistent moisture without remaining permanently saturated.
A mix containing coco fibre, light organic material, perlite, fine bark and a small amount of sphagnum moss is particularly suitable.
Watering
Keep the substrate consistently lightly moist.
Avoid prolonged drying, which may quickly cause the tips of the fronds to brown or dry.
Standing water around the rhizome should also be avoided.
Humidity
Humidity of approximately 60% to 85% is particularly suitable.
Humid air helps maintain lush, flexible green fronds, although regular airflow remains important in enclosed terrariums.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature: approximately 18°C to 26°C.
Avoid prolonged cold conditions and placing the plant close to dry heating sources.
Light
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady' prefers soft to medium filtered light and can tolerate brighter conditions when fully diffused.
Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can quickly scorch the frond tips.
Growth
Moderate to fast growth under warm, humid conditions with consistent watering.
The plant can produce new fronds regularly and gradually form a very dense clump.
Reproduction
Like all ferns, Nephrolepis exaltata does not produce flowers.
It reproduces through spores and may also produce runners and young plantlets naturally.
Maintenance
Remove old, dry or damaged fronds directly at the base to encourage fresh growth.
Avoid keeping the foliage permanently wet without airflow, especially in heavily misted terrariums.
Fertilisation
Use a very dilute tropical plant or fern fertiliser during active growth.
Light feeding is preferable to concentrated fertilisation.
Why choose Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'?
'Green Lady' delivers everything expected from a true forest fern: lush, flexible and intensely green foliage that immediately adds volume to the display.
Supplied in a 9 cm pot, it can quickly create a substantial green mass at the base of roots, behind smaller plants or in the background of a large tropical terrarium.
JungleBox advice
Place it where the fronds have enough room to arch naturally, with a substrate kept consistently fresh but never waterlogged. It looks particularly effective behind Fittonia, Begonia and smaller ferns to create several distinct layers of vegetation.
Additional information
- Botanical name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady'
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Species origin: Tropical and subtropical Americas
- Pot size: Ø 9 cm
- Type: Tropical rhizomatous fern
- Growth habit: Dense clump, upright to arching
- Foliage: Bright green, finely pinnate
- Exposure: Soft to medium filtered light
- Substrate: Humus-rich, light and free-draining
- Humidity: 60 to 85%
- Temperature: 18 to 26°C
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
- Humid tropical terrarium compatible: Yes, excellent
- Bioactive terrarium compatible: Yes
- Paludarium compatible: Yes, emerged section
- Nano terrarium compatible: Not suitable long term
- Submerged cultivation: No
Specific References
- MPN
- JBOX-NEPHROLEPIS-EXALTATA-GREEN-LADY
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A true cascade of green for lush tropical displays: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Green Lady' forms a generous clump of long, flexible fronds that gradually arch as they mature. Supplied in a 9 cm pot, it is ideal for creating a dense background and giving tropical terrariums an authentic humid forest-floor atmosphere.