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My Favorite Ferns
By admin | January 2, 2008
Just because it is wintertime doesn’t mean that the gardening has to stop. One of the best indoor plants is the fern. Here are the three best indoor ferns and their characteristics. Most ferns will thrive indoors because they do not need direct sun light. I love ferns because they require minimal care and they bring a splash of green to the room.
Rabbit’s foot fern
This particular species from Fiji has unusual furry rhizomes that creep over the sides of the pot. Rabbit’s foot ferns should be kept in bright, but not direct, light and in temperatures above 55 degrees.
Table fern
These ferns, which originated in the tropics or subtropics, require high humidity, diffused light, temperatures between 60 degrees and 75 degrees, and moist soil. Never allow the soil to dry out, but don’t keep it sodden. Table ferns actually like to be pot-bound, so you don’t always have to repot them. They grow to about 3 feet indoors.
Maidenhair fern
The young fronds of this South American cultivar are silvery pink with wiry black stems. They need a humid atmosphere, good circulation, and a minimum temperature of 50 degrees. They do not require any direct light.
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