Ferns are among the oldest living plants, with fossil records dating back 383 to 393 million years ago. These plants are resilient and have survived volcanic eruptions and cold climates thanks to ...

1. Give ferns plenty of indirect light. Most ferns prefer indirect light, which means you should avoid placing them where sunlight will hit them. In direct sun, fern fronds can get burned, resulting ...

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Ferns can be lovely plants indoors as well as out. But there's a secret to keeping them happy. Large or small, the frondy plants like humidity. Here are three tips to caring for your indoor ferns: * ...

An interesting question arrived in my e-mail box that I believewill be interesting to many readers: Q: We recently moved here from Washington State and I terriblymiss my fern-covered back yard! Do you ...

We've gathered a couple of perennial plants that can be grown as indoor houseplants in pots this winter season.

Winter's bite: It has you wanting to change your latitude. So add a tropical fern to your favorite room, and you'll have an immediate change of heart. Here are some you'll really love. 1. Australian ...

Ferns need to be watered regularly enough that the soil is kept moist, not soggy or dry. Indoor ferns can be watered once or twice a week, while outdoor ferns may need to be watered every day. You can ...

There’s plenty to recommend indoor ferns. Their foliage is gorgeous, airy and light. They add a lush tropical feel to a room, and they are easy growers once their light and moisture needs are taken ...

As the heating season begins, many houseplants start to wither and brown - but there's a simple way to help them thrive ...

Scientists determined the formaldehyde removal efficiency of a diverse cross-section of 86 indoor plant species. Ferns had the highest formaldehyde removal efficiency of the five classes of plants ...

Eleven plants, including snake plants, ZZ plants, and pothos, can thrive both indoors and outdoors. Most of these plants prefer partial shade or indirect light, especially avoiding harsh afternoon sun ...