{"product_id":"kimberly-queen-fern-nephrolepis-obliterata-kimberly-queen","title":"Kimberly Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata ‘Kimberly Queen’)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-698e0bbe-6ab0-832a-b490-af76875da353-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-230\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1b878823-25f1-4194-8537-22d1f5bcd084\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eKimberly Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata ‘Kimberly Queen’)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eKimberly Queen Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, elegant fern prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eupright, dense fronds\u003c\/strong\u003e and clean, structured look. Unlike softer, more droopy ferns, this variety stays \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eneat and vertical\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it perfect for entryways, patios, and bright indoor spaces. It’s an excellent choice for creating lush greenery with a refined, tropical feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e covered patios, shaded porches, entryways, hanging baskets, bright indoor spaces with humidity, and tropical landscape accents in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e🌿 Plant Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eNephrolepis obliterata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Kimberly Queen’\u003cbr data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimberly Queen Fern\u003cbr data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"731\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen fern (tropical foliage plant)\u003cbr data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, sword-like fronds; dense and tidy growth\u003cbr data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, upright form (less droopy than Boston ferns)\u003cbr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e2–3 ft tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e2–3 ft wide\u003c\/strong\u003e (can be larger in ideal conditions)\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush, green, structured tropical accent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e🪴 Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eBest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to partial shade (filtered light is ideal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct hot sun (burns fronds) and deep shade (slower growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, but not soggy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e½–1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil begins to dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eTip: Ferns dislike drying out—consistent moisture keeps fronds full and green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eRich, well-draining potting mix that holds moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eAdd a little perlite for airflow if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eDrainage holes required for containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eIdeal temperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e60–80°F (16–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (great for patios and humid rooms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eAvoid drafts and temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e50°F (10°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e🌿 Fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eFeed lightly every \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eUse a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eReduce feeding in fall\/winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eRemove brown or damaged fronds at the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eTrim crispy tips for a cleaner look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eRotate pots occasionally for even growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eBrown tips: low humidity, underwatering, or salty water buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eYellowing fronds: overwatering, poor drainage, or low light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eSparse growth: not enough light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003ePests: occasional scale\/spider mites indoors—treat early if detected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eOne healthy \u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eKimberly Queen Fern (\u003cem data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eNephrolepis obliterata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Kimberly Queen’)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eNatural variations in fullness and frond length are normal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eMinor cosmetic frond damage may occur from shipping\/handling (ferns are delicate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e✅ Acclimation Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eAfter delivery, place the fern in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003efiltered shade\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e2–4 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the soil lightly moist while it adjusts, and avoid repotting immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eKimberly Queen Fern is generally considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003epet-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e, but ingestion can still cause mild stomach upset. Keep out of reach of pets\/children that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leaf It To Me SWFL","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48087742939393,"sku":null,"price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48087742972161,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0556\/4929\/files\/IMG_6161.jpg?v=1771290758","url":"https:\/\/leafittome.us\/products\/kimberly-queen-fern-nephrolepis-obliterata-kimberly-queen","provider":"Leaf It To Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}