Bird's Nest Fern vs Boston Fern

Side-by-side comparison.

Bird's Nest FernBoston Fern
DifficultyBeginnerBeginner
LightBright indirect lightBright indirect light
WaterWhen top 1 inch dry, keep evenly moistKeep soil consistently moist; water when top 1 inch is dry
Humidity60-80%50-70%
Mature size2-4 ft indoors1-3 ft tall, 2-3 ft spread
Pet-safe?Non-toxic to cats and dogsYes