Fern

Which Indoor Fern Is Right for Your Room?

If you want to buy a fern for a room with indirect light, choose by frond shape and how much moisture you can realistically maintain. Bird's Nest varieties such as Leslie, Hurricane, Nidus, and Victoria grow broad, sculptural fronds from a central rosette. Maidenhair has delicate, fine foliage and is a better choice when you can keep its soil from drying out. Lemon Button and Rabbit's Foot offer smaller-scale texture for shelves, while Blue Star, Crocodile, and Staghorn bring distinctly different leaf shapes for a bolder display.

Can Ferns Grow in a Bathroom or Lower-Light Room?

Many indoor ferns appreciate humidity and indirect light, so a bathroom with a window can work well. A windowless bathroom is not enough light, and 'low light' does not mean darkness. Fern care varies: delicate Maidenhair typically needs more consistent moisture than some tougher-looking varieties, while Staghorn grows differently from a standard soil-grown fern. Check the individual listing for light, watering, and growing-medium needs instead of treating every fern as the same plant.

Browse the live fern plants below for soft fronds, patterned leaves, or an architectural focal point. The assortment also includes plants sold under common names such as Asparagus Fern, which is not a true fern; use the botanical and care details on each listing to find the right match for your space. Keep foliage away from drying heater vents and let the specific plant's needs guide where you place it.