Add these indoor ferns to your houseplant collection for a little lush greenery.
Many types of indoor ferns add a lush, tropical look to any room.
Here are nine recommendations to get you started, plus tips forindoor fern careand display ideas.
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So they don’t need to grow in apot of soillike other plants do.
Instead, use them as statement-making displays, like mounted on boards hung on the wall.
Water them like you wouldair plants, by misting them every day or soaking them in water weekly.
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So if you’re aserial over-waterer, this is the plant for you.
Those long, arching fronds work well inhanging basketsor atabletop terrarium.
The unfussy plant lends lushness to any decorating style.
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Like rabbit’s foot fern, it features thick rhizomes that may creep down the sides of its container.
Crocodile ferns' fronds also explain their common name.
When fully grown, theymake quite a statement,often reaching 2-3 feet long.
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Grayish-white hairs cover the rhizomes that inspired its common name.
Show off (or even pet) those rhizomes by displaying these ferns in hanging planters.
Each frond has several narrow leaflets with a pale silvery strip down the middle.
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The leaflets also have crested (or branched) tips.
Keep this moisture-loving indoor fern happy by never letting the soil completely dry outbetween waterings.
They have course-texture fronds and can get quite large at maturity.
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If you’re new to caring for plants, theselow-maintenancechoices will make it easy to get started.
For flower lovers, thesecolorful, blooming plantsbring plenty of vibrant hues to your space.
To help your indoor plants thrive, choose theright fertilizerand follow thesetips for the best watering.
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Pick Out Coordinating Planters
Pick someuniquely textured or colorful plantersto coordinate with your interior design.
you could usevintage and salvaged itemsfor plantersjust add drainage holes to prevent root rot.
A north or east facing window works well.
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Don’t leave them outside when the temperature dips below 60F.
Since ferns prefer high humidity and a lot of water, they are prone to attracting bugs.
They could draw in insects like spider mites, mealybugs, or gnats.
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