Video: Colorado family’s gigantic fern named Jeff goes viral across social media

A yearly autumn move
Each autumn, a Colorado family brings its gigantic fern back indoors. The plant is named Jeff, and moving it has become an annual tradition. ABC News’ Danny New talked with the family about the routine. The video centers on the seasonal effort to bring Jeff inside.
Jeff draws online attention
The family’s fern has gone viral on social media. Its size and the recurring move are at the heart of the attention. The report identifies Jeff as a gigantic fern, but gives no further details about the plant or how the family moves it.
Other headlines alongside story
Several unrelated headlines appeared with the story, covering topics from weather and politics to sports and investigations. They do not provide additional information about the family or Jeff. The report’s focus remains the family’s autumn tradition and the fern’s social-media attention.
Key points
- A Colorado family brings its gigantic fern indoors each autumn.
- The fern is named Jeff, and the move is an annual tradition.
- ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the family.
- The story centers on Jeff’s viral attention on social media.

