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Fern Houseplants

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With lacy fronds and a classic texture, ferns are great for any home.
Ferns are some of the most beautiful houseplants. They grow best in medium to bright light, but do not like direct sun as it may get a sunburn. Ferns are very tropical and love moist soil and high humidity. However, avoid over-watering to avoid root rot. Overall, ferns are fairly easy to grow and will add a bit of intrigue to your home.

Care Requirements

LIGHT

Give your fern bright, indirect sunlight. No direct sun, which can scorch the fronds. Give the pot a quarter turn each week for even growth.

WATERING

Keep soil evenly moist. Water the potting mix, not the center of the rosette, otherwise it can easily rot. Water less in winter when growth is slower. Yellow fronds are often a sign of over-watering.

SOIL

Ferns do well in a peat moss based, such as African violet potting mix.
We suggest Fertilome African Violet Potting Mix

FERTILIZER

Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer at half strength.
We suggest Bonide Liquid Plant Food

TEMPERATURE

Ferns like average warmth between 65-75°.

HUMIDITY

Ferns likes moist air. If the relative humidity drops below 50%, use a humidity tray or cool-mist room humidifier to add moisture to the air around the fern. Brown leaf tips are a sign of dry air.

IS IT PET FRIENDLY?

Like most houseplants, ferns are mildly toxic if eaten. They may cause some discomfort and vomiting when eaten. Keep away from animals and children.

FERN VARIETIES

Fern houseplants are easily one of the most loved houseplant. Mainly because of the huge variety available and that they are among the most beautiful. They have lacy fronds and a classic texture that work great in any home design. Ferns look wonderful when mixed together but also can look great combine with almost any houseplant. Come on by City Floral Garden Center and check out the huge selection of ferns. 

asplenium antiquum living lace crissie japanese birds nest fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium antiquum

Bird Nest Fern is one of the easiest types of ferns to grow indoors. This tropical native is fast-growing and will live for many years with good care. Great for places with high humidity like a kitchen or bathroom.

Kangaroo Fern

Microsorum diversifolium

The kangaroo fern is a fun plant with shiny, dark green fronds that aren’t as finely divided as most ferns. It creeps along the soil with fuzzy stems that can droop over the sides of its pot. Great for places with high humidity like a kitchen or bathroom.

Maidenhair Fern in a grey pot on a window sill

Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum hispidulum

An exceptionally lovely houseplant, maidenhair fern offers divided fronds with a pleasant arching habit. You’ll love it!

Staghorn Fern

Platycerium bifurcatum

Staghorn fern is one of the most unusual varieties of ferns. It’s often grown on a piece of wood and hung on a wall, where its fronds grow out and look dramatically like antlers. Because it doesn’t need soil, water staghorn fern by misting or soaking it.

Australian Tree Fern

Cyathea cooperi

Australian tree fern features large green leaves accented with bronze-brown hairs on the bottom. As it grows, it develops a trunk and a tree-like habit. A great plant that can go outside in spring and summer and inside during the colder months.

foxtail fern asparagus meyeri houseplant

Foxtail Fern

Asparagus meyeri

This unusual perennial adds textural contrast to beds and borders. Long, upright, plume-like stems hold soft, needle-like leaves. Develops red ornamental berries in fall. An excellent choice for containers inside your home.

Heart Fern

Hemionitis Arifolia

This delicate fern is beloved by houseplant collectors for its perfectly heart-shaped leaves. Deep green and shiny, the 2-4″ leaves grow on short fuzzy stems. The dwarf growth habit of the Heart Fern makes it a perfect choice for small spaces.

Asparagus fern

Asparagus aethiopicus

The asparagus fern isn’t exactly a common houseplant, but with its feathery, light foliage, it’s quite attractive and can be successfully grown indoors. Great for places with high humidity like a kitchen or bathroom. Perfect choice for containers and hanging baskets.

Table Fern

Pteris cretica 'Mayii'

Brake fern, also called table fern, is an excellent houseplant with variegated fronds and a medium growth rate. Perfect for any table top or shelf in a bathroom or kitchen.

Silver Lace Fern

Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis'

This elegant houseplant is one of the most beautiful around. It has finely divided fronds cheerfully variegated in silvery white. Great for places with high humidity like a kitchen or bathroom.

Bird's Foot Fern

Pteris cretica 'Rowerii'

The Rowerii fern is most commonly known as the Bird’s Foot fern. With branched, divided fronds, Rowerii fern has a distinctive look. Perfectly fits in contemporary homes and offices.

Variegated Table Fern

Pteris 'Albolineata'

Variegated brake fern is a beautiful selection that has long, narrow fronds with silvery-white centers. Great for places with high humidity like a kitchen or bathroom.

Wimsett Fern

Pteris cretica 'Wimsettii'

This cute brake fern has heavily branched and crested fronds, making it stand out from the others. It’s the perfect choice if you like unusual houseplants and want to complete your collection.

Black Rabbit's Foot Fern

Davallia fejeensis

Black rabbit’s foot fern shows off finely divided fronds and fuzzy gray-brown rhizomes that creep along the top of the soil or cascade over the edge of the pot.

Bear Paw Fern

Aglaomorpha coronans

Bear paw fern offers thick, leathery, dark green fronds and has a coarser texture than many of its cousins. It’s quite a dramatic houseplant and the perfect addition to your houseplant collection.

blue star fern from proven winners database

Blue Star Fern

Phlebodium aureum mandaianum

Blue star fern is vigorous and easy to grow. It produces blue-green fronds with ruffled edges that give the plant it’s dramatic look.

White Rabbit's Foot Fern

Humata tyermanii

White rabbit’s foot fern is a fun variety that has dark green, divided leaves with fuzzy gray stems that look like cute little rabbit’s feet. Great for places with high humidity like a kitchen or bathroom.

Snake Leaf Ferns

Aglaomorpha Coronans

The snake leaf fern is a rare houseplant. With its leathery texture and dark green leaves this houseplant is a must for every houseplant collector. Great for medium to low light areas of your home or office. 

Holly Fern

Cyrtomium Falcatum

Holly fern is a charming woodland fern that develops stiff, upright branches of green, leathery fronds. This shade garden charmer grows about 2 feet tall. Perfect for outside during sping and summer and a great houseplant in the winter. 

nephrolepis fern

Kimberly Queen Fern

Nephrolepis Obliterata

Bold and beautiful, Kimberly queen fern is easy to grow. The dark green fronds are perfect for adding tropical texture to shaded decks, patios, and other outdoor living areas. It’s particularly striking in large containers as a specimen plant. Great for outdoors in spring and summer.

Boston Fern on a tabletop | City Floral Garden Center - Denver

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis Exaltata

Known as both Sword fern or Boston fern, the Nephrolepis Exaltata is popular fern species. It is native to the Americas. It does not require a lot of sunlight indoors and enjoys warm, humid conditions.

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Care Requirements

LIGHT

Hydrangeas do well in partially shaded areas like under a large tree or on the side of a house. They like to receive sun in the morning, and the partial shade is in the heat of the afternoon. In Colorado, too much full sun will cause them to get sunburned.

SOIL

Hydrangea shrubs need to have well-draining soils that is rich in organic matter. Most Colorado soils will benefit from the addition of peat moss and compost that helps retain moisture. The pH determines the colors of the blooms. Acidic soil will give you blue flowers, and alkaline soil gives you pink flowers.  

FERTILIZER

If hydrangea shrubs are given too much high-nitrogen fertilizer, they may grow full and lush, but there will be fewer flowers. If the soil is rich, fertilizer is not needed. Otherwise, a light application in March or April may be warranted.

WATERING

Make sure to water your hydrangea shrubs regularly. Those big blooms require a lot of water to stay lush and full. About one inch of water throughout the week is ideal. If they receive more sun give them at least two inches during the hotter summer days.

Our Advice

  • Allium flowers need full sun for the best blooms. 
  • Plant allium bulbs when temperature is consistently in the low 60’s or lower. 
  • Allium bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil with top soil, compost and organic material. 
  • Fertilize when planting the allium bulbs with either Espoma Organic Bulb-tone or Hi Yield Dutch Bulb Food. Applying fertilizer at least 3″ below bulb will make sure the roots get the most from the fertilizer. 
  • Plant allium bulbs 4 – 6 inches deep with the old roots facing the ground and the pointed end facing up. 
  • Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary. 
  • Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of  mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall. 

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