Shady & humid
Lush, lacy leaves
Where Indoor ferns are perfect for bathrooms and shady kitchens, as they like high humidity and some shade. Keep them away from windows and radiators, as cold draughts and hot, dry air will cause the leaves to go brown and shrivel. Watering They need moist, free-draining soil, so water every week or so. Water the compost directly and allow the water to drain away. Use a weak liquid houseplant feed every couple of weeks. TLC Fill a saucer with gravel or small pebbles and top up with water. Place the pot on top, making sure its base isn’t submerged in the water. This raises the humidity around the plant. Moving on up Ferns should be happy in the same pot for a year or two. Repot in spring if roots are growing out of the base. Use a pot just a couple of centimetres bigger, and fill with houseplant compost.