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 ...

Adolf Maidenhair ferns (Adiantum raddianum) are tropical deciduous ferns known for their delicate, fan-shaped leaf segments ...

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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: * ...

Distinctive in appearance and name, staghorn fern is a species belonging to the genus Platycerium and the family Polypodiaceae. These ferns can be identified by their fronds, which bear an ...

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 ...

Ferns are fabulous additions to your houseplant collection, patio pots, hanging baskets, and gardens. They make great ...

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 ...

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 are perfect plant for a shady porch. Learn how to keep your porch ferns alive and healthy through the fall and how to overwinter a porch fern.