Nephrolepis exaltata
Feathery, arching fronds that thrive on consistent moisture and humidity — a classic hanging-basket plant.
Crispy, browning fronds almost always mean the air is too dry — this fern wants consistently high humidity, not just consistently moist soil. Fronds that yellow and drop from the inside out can indicate the soil has dried out at some point between waterings.
Divide the root ball into sections when repotting, making sure each division has both fronds and roots, and pot separately in fresh, moisture-retentive soil.
Repot yearly in spring — Boston ferns are fast growers and quickly exhaust the nutrients in their soil, so repotting with fresh mix matters as much as sizing up.