How to care for a Fern

How To Care for a Fern

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Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

Most ferns are pet friendly!

Fun Fact

Ferns are older than the dinosaurs. They have shown up in fossils over 350 million years old.

Plant Origin

Southeast Asia, Polynesia

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Fern:
  • Pale green leaves, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered

  • Yellowing lower leaves, wet potting mix:

Overwatered