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Fern Care Guides

Ferns want consistent moisture, high humidity and indirect light — and almost all indoor fern failures are humidity failures. A fern that crisps in a heated Iowa winter is not thirsty; the air around it is too dry.

The group spans delicate maidenhairs, structural bird’s nest and staghorn ferns, and tough button and autumn ferns. Toughness varies enormously, so choosing the right fern for the room matters more here than in most groups.

What they share

Soil that never dries out completely. Humidity, ideally above 50 percent. No direct sun. All are non-toxic to cats and dogs. Staghorns are epiphytes and are mounted rather than potted.

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Common problems

Crispy fronds: humidity, almost always. Yellowing fronds: soil kept soggy rather than moist. Bare stems on a maidenhair: it dried out once and will need cutting back to regrow. Bathrooms and kitchens are the easiest rooms for ferns in a dry climate.

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