By Bonnie L. Grant Boston ferns are old-fashioned plants that bring the elegance of turn of the century parlors to the modern home. They put one in mind of ostrich feathers and fainting couches, but their rich green foliage is a perfect foil for any decorating choice. The plant requires plenty of humidity and low light to prevent the Boston fern turning brown. If you have a Boston fern with brown leaves, it might be cultural or simply the wrong site for the plant. Boston ferns are made for container gardening. As houseplants they are easy to care for and add lush greenery to your home. Boston ferns are a cultivar of the Sword fern. The variety was discovered in 1894 in a shipment of these ferns. Today, many cultivars exist of the fern, which is as popular now as it was in the 19th century. As a foliage plant,
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