I bought this fern at Lowe's. It was marked down to below half price. They had several for sale, all without tags. Not knowing how well I could grow them, I got just one. Had I known how well they would do, I would have gotten several.
I know next to nothing about ferns. This could be the common Boston fern everybody keeps hanging on their porch all summer. (Some of those people spend big money for ferns each spring and throw them all away each fall. Crazy).
Anyway, I was hoping another member was familiar enough with ferns to be able to identify this one. Do you know the name of this fern?
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It looks like a western sword fern. They are native to the western United States. They are found growing along the Pacific Coast from southeastern Alaska south to Baja, California.
I agree with you. Western Sword Fern.
I think it's a Boston Fern.
There are hundreds of species of ferns, and probably 10 or 20 that are widely available, but the most common ones that are sold are the Boston Fern, Holly Fern, or Caterpillar fern, among others.
Here's a great guide to help you identify this and future ferns. It would be useful for you to consult because, having access to the plant, you can analyze things about it that us, from a mere photo, cannot: trekohio.com/
Here's a guide for mainly UK ferns: www.fernnursery.co.uk/
It is probably a Boston fern. It looks like one, and those are likely to be sold in pots.
Your fern does appear to be a Boston Fern but I do know that many times Lowe's, Walmart and others have specials on what is generally called "Ferns" or assorted ferns and no names will be on the containers. This may be a good deal if you find the type of fern you are looking for.
One plant book states how to propagate ferns in general so you may not have to buy more - just grow your own:
Propagate Your Own Ferns
Whether you decide to plant a fern in a garden or a pot, be prepared to be awed by their beauty and hardiness. If you happen upon one that seems a bit sickly and reluctant to grow, simply snip a few of the fronds and put them in water until tiny roots form and start a new plant. Ferns are easy to propagate, so you will probably never have to buy new ones to replenish your home or garden.
Also, here is a site that tells you how to care for your fern:
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