Ferns

How to choose the best ferns

Ferns are one of the loveliest house plants and boast beautiful foliage. Scindapsus pictus ‘Trebie’ has lovely silver variegation, while the fronds of Arachniodes aristata ‘Variegata’ have a striking lime-green stripe, and the leaves of Phlebodium aureum ‘Davana’ are fabulously frilly. Make a striking display by putting your fern in one of our beautiful decorative pots filled with peat-free houseplant compost.

Which ferns are most drought tolerant?

Drought tolerant ferns include Dryopteris affinis, Platycerium veitchii ‘Braam’ and Arachniodes aristata ‘Variegata’.

Which ferns can be grown in a sunny spot?

The Golden Shield Fern (Dryopteris affinis) will cope with a sunny spot and Platycerium veitchii ‘Braam’ needs a bright position out of direct sunlight.

Which ferns can also be grown outside?

Both Cyrtomium fortunei and the Golden Shield Fern (Dryopteris affinis) can be grown outside. Arachniodes aristata ‘Variegata’ will grow in a sheltered outdoor position in neutral to acid soil.