About four years ago, Evelyn Edwards, 89, almost lost a living legacy in her family — a 114-year-old Boston fern. “It was really bad looking,” says her son, Wayne, who helps care for the plant.
Description: Long green fronds arch from a crown at the soil surface and weep over sides. Care: Water frequently during growing season; likes moist, not soggy soil. Needs good drainage. Misting ...