Indoor Ferns

Indoor ferns are great for those shadier spots indoors where you may have trouble keeping other houseplants happy. Ferns are one of the most ancient types of plants and have evolved over eons to grow under the dense canopies of trees on forest floors in a range of climates across the world. So a corner of a room away from windows or a north facing room or a bathroom with frosted glass suits them down to the ground.

The main two things indoor ferns like is a relatively humid atmosphere and to be kept evenly moist, not allowed to become too wet or too dry. They do not like being grown close to radiators or underfloor heating but then most plants don't. If the tips of the fronds go brown you know the air is too dry so either mist daily with a water spray or move to a kitchen or bathroom where it should be a little more humid.   

We only show you the plants we hope to have for sale in 2024, if not available now they will progressively become so through the spring.

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Adiantum caudatum
Adiantum caudatum
£7.50
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An unusual Maidenhair Fern, with long trailing leaves which root and produce more plants where they touch the ground. Ideal for a hanging basket in a shady spot indoors.

Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus'
Adiantum hispidulum 'Bronze Venus'
£8.50
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Rosy Maidenhair Fern

A very pretty fern, the new fronds emerge a bronze red. For a shady spot in humus-rich soil in warm garden.

Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
£6.50
£7.50
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An unusual tree-living fern from the tropics, needing warm humid conditions, such as

Microsorum diversifolium
Microsorum diversifolium
£8.50
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Kangaroo Fern

A tender fern from rainforests in Australia, likes a shallow root run and humid atmosphere - grows best surrounded by other plants. Looks good in a large hanging basket or shallow pot, where the rhizomes will creep over the edge.

Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
£6.50
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A variety of the Blue Bear’s Paw Fern with markedly wavy grey fronds. For a brightly lit humid spot indoors, or a sheltered place outdoors in the summer.

Phlebodium aureum areolatum
Phlebodium aureum areolatum
£6.50
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Blue Bear’s Paw

A striking indoor fern with large, coarsely cut glaucous bluish grey fronds.

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