Growing ferns indoors, slowly
A personal reference I keep for the ferns on my north-facing windowsill. Nothing rare here, just the ones that forgive a beginner.
| Fern | Light | Water | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston fern | Bright, indirect | Keep evenly moist | Easy |
| Maidenhair | Indirect, no sun | Never let it dry | Fussy |
| Bird's nest | Low to medium | Water the soil, not the center | Easy |
| Rabbit's foot | Bright, indirect | Let top dry slightly | Medium |
The single thing that killed more of my ferns than anything else was dry air, not bad watering. A pebble tray helped more than misting ever did.
Updated whenever something changes on the sill. No shop, no newsletter.