12 plants
Ferns: 12 Indoor Fern Care Guides
Moisture-loving foliage plants that dislike dry air and soil that dries out completely.
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Fern
Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
Fern
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Fern
Cretan Brake
Pteris cretica
Fern
Golden Polypody
Polypodium aureum
Fern
Hart's Tongue Fern
Asplenium scolopendrium
Fern
Kangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
Fern
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum
Fern
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Davallia fejeensis
Fern
Spike Moss
Selaginella kraussiana
Fern
Staghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
Fern
Tasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
Fern
About this list
Most ferns do best with steady moisture, indirect light and higher humidity — a bathroom or kitchen with a bright window suits them.
Quick answers
How often do ferns need watering?
The most common schedule among these 12 plants is every 1-2 days, but check each plant's own guide because needs vary with light, pot size and season.
What light do ferns prefer?
The most common light need among these plants is bright, indirect.
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