I have a 'descendent' of my grandmothers Boston ferns. She divided hers up a year before my wedding (in 1981) so there were ferns across the front of our church. I took a couple of these ferns with me and have been dividing, repotting, and giving them away ever since. In 2013 my daughter was married and there were ferns decorating her service as well. I didn't have as much time for them to be large and full but she now has one in her home all these years later.
You say Boston ferns don't like to be repotted but when mine get too big for their pot I cut the rootball into smaller chunks with a serrated knife like Grandma showed me, repot in new containers and so far they have always thrived. Every summer I put them out under a tree just like my Grandmother always did. Maybe they thrive because my Grandmothers' spirit is keeping an eye on them. :)
I have a 'descendent' of my grandmothers Boston ferns. She divided hers up a year before my wedding (in 1981) so there were ferns across the front of our church. I took a couple of these ferns with me and have been dividing, repotting, and giving them away ever since. In 2013 my daughter was married and there were ferns decorating her service as well. I didn't have as much time for them to be large and full but she now has one in her home all these years later.
You say Boston ferns don't like to be repotted but when mine get too big for their pot I cut the rootball into smaller chunks with a serrated knife like Grandma showed me, repot in new containers and so far they have always thrived. Every summer I put them out under a tree just like my Grandmother always did. Maybe they thrive because my Grandmothers' spirit is keeping an eye on them. :)