Indoor Fern Plant Care

Indoor fern plants are a popular choice for adding a touch of greenery to any indoor space. With their delicate fronds and lush foliage, ferns can create a calming and natural atmosphere in your home or office. They also need less light, making them great for a shadier spot.

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Let's take a look at some popular indoor fern plant varieties and essential tips and tricks for keeping your fern indoor plant healthy and thriving.

Fern Indoor Plant Varieties

There are several popular varieties of indoor fern plants to choose from, you are spoilt for choice when you are considering what types of indoor ferns are right for you. Here are a few indoor ferns types that we think you should consider:

Asparagus Plumosus Fern (Asparagus Setaceous)

With its fluffy appearance and easy care requirements, this stunning but small plant is a great option for a desk, shelf or terrarium.

Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum)

With its striking appearance and easy care requirements, this stunning plant is a great option.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Known for its graceful arching fronds, the Boston Fern is a classic choice for indoor gardens.

Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum spp.)

With its delicate, fan-shaped fronds, the Maidenhair Fern adds an elegant touch to any space.

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

This fern has broad, wavy fronds that resemble a bird's nest, hence its name. It is a great choice for low-light areas.

Kimberly Queen Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata)

This fern has upright fronds and is known for its tolerance to lower light conditions.

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Indoor Fern Light Requirements

Do indoor ferns need a lot of light? Ferns prefer bright, indirect light but they are able to live in shadier spots too. They thrive in moist areas with filtered sunlight, so a north or east-facing room is ideal.

Avoid placing your ferns in direct sunlight, their leaves are very sensitive and delicate and are easily scorched.

Indoor Fern Temperature

Ferns are native to tropical and subtropical regions, where the climate is warm and humid, these are the conditions they thrive under. Ideally, fern temperature should be between 60-75°F (15-24°C).

Indoor Fern Humidity

Ferns love humid environments and so ensuring the area around your fern is humid is a great way to ensure their success. An easy way to increase humidity is with a tray filled with clay pebbles and water near your ferns. You could also mist your fern leaves with houseplant myst which will not only mist your fern but add nutrients that will enhance your ferns growth.

Fern Water Requirements

Ferns, like any plant, require proper watering, it is crucial for the health of your indoor fern plants.

Indoor fern plants should be kept in soil that is consistently moist, but not waterlogged. It's best to water your ferns when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry. Avoid letting the soil completely dry out or become waterlogged, as both extremes can harm your ferns.

Soil for Ferns

Ferns prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. The best soil for ferns contains a mixture of moss, perlite, and potting soil. Adding organic matter or fertiliser is a great way to keep the soil full of nutrition. Houseplant focus repotting mix is a great indoor fern soil to use for your plants.

Fern Fertilizer

Ensure your fern is fed with a fertilizer once a month during the growing season. A balanced, water-soluble fertilizer such as houseplant focus fertiliser is a great indoor fern plant food.

Fern Support

With the right conditions, indoor Fern plants can grow quite large. While they are a slow grower, as they grow they often benefit from support. Use plant support stakes to provide support and train the plant to grow in the desired direction.

Final Thoughts on Fern Houseplants

With the right care, Fern house plants offer a structural houseplant that is rewarding and beautiful on the eye. At home in a bright spot and shadier spaces, fern plants for indoors make a versatile addition to your collection too.

Remember to provide them with the right light, water, humidity, and temperature conditions. With proper care, your Fern house plants will help create a tranquil vibe in your space and learning how to care for them is a rewarding process for any plant owner.