Fern
Kimberly Queen Fern
Nephrolepis obliterata
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Varieties We Carry
StandardNephrolepis obliterata
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size2-3 feet × 2-4 feet
About Kimberly Queen Fern
Nephrolepis obliterata, Kimberly Queen fern, is an Australian native with upright, sword-like fronds of a rich, deep green, forming a compact and tidy vase-shaped clump. Unlike the more sprawling Boston fern, its erect habit and greater tolerance for outdoor conditions make it a popular choice for porch planters and landscape beds in warm climates. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Kimberly Queen fern performs best in bright indirect light to part shade in NE Florida. Its upright habit allows it to tolerate more sun than Boston fern, but protect from intense afternoon sun which bleaches and burns fronds.
Water
Water regularly to maintain consistently moist (not waterlogged) soil. In NE Florida's sandy landscape beds, mulch heavily to retain moisture; reduce watering during cooler months but never allow to dry out completely.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in summer; ferns in containers benefit from monthly liquid feeding during the growing season.
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Common questions
Is Kimberly Queen Fern a good plant for St. Augustine?
Kimberly Queen Fern is a fern for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 feet × 2-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.