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title: "Can my Boston fern survive in a shaded area inside?"
description: "Can my Boston fern survive in a shaded area inside?"
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author: "Jessika"
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# Can my Boston fern survive in a shaded area inside?

_Posted by Jessika on 2024-09-05_

Can my Boston fern survive in a shaded area inside?

## 3 comments

### Heather B commented on 2024-09-16

I overwinter my Boston Ferns. Cut it back and place in a semi climate controlled area. I put mine in my garage.

### Mads commented on 2024-09-17

I had my tiger fern in a shady spot for a long time. It lived, but didn’t thrive.

If you’re looking to overwinter a Boston fern, I think a shady spot is ok for survival, as long as it still gets good humidity.

### Kristen Hendrickson commented on 2025-05-26

I bring mine indoors for the winter. I have to increase watering and do daily misting. I also use a humidifier in the house and keep dishes of water nearby for humidity. If I do this, they do well.

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