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We received some Kimberly Queen Fern on Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October.
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
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 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.
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.
Similar needs
Boston Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Autumn Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Blue Star Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Button Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Holly Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Kangaroo Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
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Common questions
Is Kimberly Queen Fern a good plant for St. Augustine?
Kimberly Queen Fern is a fern. Mature size: 2-3 feet × 2-4 feet. Light: Part Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
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.