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Ferns & Mosses

Ferns & Mosses bring a soft, woodland feel indoors with their textured foliage, from the upright, glossy fronds of bird’s nest ferns to the fine, arching leaves of Boston and maidenhair ferns. Ferns are ancient plants that reproduce by spores rather than flowers, and many naturally grow beneath forest canopies where light is filtered and humidity stays high. Most houseplant ferns appreciate bright indirect light and evenly moist soil, though varieties such as blue star, kangaroo paw, and Japanese painted fern can differ in their tolerance for dryness and light. Mosses and ferns suit terrariums, bathrooms, and other humid spots, adding layered green detail without relying on blooms.