Genus Nephrolepis Rank Species | Division Pteridophyta Family Lomariopsidaceae Higher classification Nephrolepis | |
 | ||
Similar Nephrolepis, Nephrolepis exaltata, Philodendron domesticum, Polystichum munitum, Homalomena wallisii | ||
Nephrolepis obliterata (Kimberley Queen fern) is a species of fern in the family Lomariopsidaceae. This fern originated in Australia, but is relatively easy to cultivate indoors worldwide.
The often misspelled "Kimberley Queen" name correctly has a second "e" in the first name as is trademarked by Westland Laboratories Ply. Ltd.
The Kimberley Queen is not as well known as the Boston fern. Because it is not as sensitive to a lack of humidity, it is better suited for the typical indoor environment.
Cultivation
Nephrolepis obliterata prefer bright, but indirect sunlight. Temperatures between 60 °F and 75 °F are best. Nephrolepis obliterata is sensitive to both too little and too much water, so water the plant well but permit the soil to dry out between waterings.
Nephrolepis obliterata has the added benefit of reducing indoor air pollution, particularly formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
