Temperature: Normal growing range should be 63º to 85º. The low temperature can go down to the 30's, but growth slows to a stop below 55º.

Feed: 100 to 225 ppm of nitrogen in a ratio similar to 15-5-15 which will maintain steady growth and color. The exact ppm should be adjusted for individual greenhouse conditions to maintain the most uniform growth and deep green fronds.

Water: Boston's are sensitive to over watering. Allow time between waterings to allow the pot to become significantly lighter. If watering a long line of hanging baskets, it is ok to allow one or two to show a pale grey-green cast indicating a real need for water before watering the entire line. Over water shows up both in root tip damage and irregular length in the side leaflets along the frond.

Potting Mix: Good drainage is the key to a good mix. Oxygen must get to the roots so air spaces must be maintained. The mix should have some peat but needs aged bark or other readily available material to keep it open.

Pest Control: Generally pest free, they can attract aphids, brown scale and can be attacked by caterpillars. Talstar® plus Orthene® is a good combination.