Fern

Ferns are one of the oldest and most abundant families of plants on earth, existing in various forms for hundreds of millions of years. Their fronds and frills have inspired botanical art for millennia, and in Victorian times, “Fern-Fever” or Pteridomania swept the nation.

People around the world still enjoy these ancient and graceful plants in nature, gardens, and inside their homes. With an astonishing array of shapes, sizes, and shades of green, you’re sure to find one (or many) to enhance your space.

 how this nature nurtures you

Ferns are talented air purifiers, removing chemical pollutants from your indoor climate. Their elegant forms bestow a sense of calm relaxation and tranquility. 

Many traditions around the world feature ferns in their folklore. Nordic culture celebrates them as a symbol of happiness and fortune while in the Americas they are believed to protect against evil spirits.

 how to nurture your nature

ORIGIN Tropical subtropical and temperate forests around the world

WATER Give a good soak about once per week when the top 2 centimeters of soil feels dry.

LIGHT They tolerate low light conditions but prefer bright indirect light.

TEMPERATURE Room temperatures of 17-25 degrees celsius.

HUMIDITY They love humidity. Mist often or set on a pebble tray with water.

TOXICITY Non-toxic to humans and animals.

FERTILIZER Feed every month in the spring and summer with an all purpose fertilizer.  Apply to damp soil so you don't burn the roots.

OTHER NICE-TO-KNOWS Fossilized ferns have been found that date back to 400 million years ago. Pondering this connects us to the wonder and tenacity of life on our planet.     Here's a lovely video documenting all there is to know about ferns:   Love ferns like us?  Check out this A-Z Fern video: