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- Maidenhair Fern. Botanical name: Adiantum aleuticum. Common names: Maidenhair Fern, Western Maidenhair Fern, Five-fingered Fern, Aleutian Maidenhair. Plant family: Pteridaceae.
- Giant Leather Fern. Botanical name: Acrostichum danaeifolium. Common names: Giant Leather Fern, Giant Fern. Plant family: Pteridaceae. USDA hardiness zone: 9 – 12.
- Bird’s Nest Fern. Botanical name: Asplenium nidus. Common names: Bird’s Nest Fern, Nest Fern, Plant family: Aspleniaceae. USDA hardiness zone: 11 – 12. Mature height: 3 – 5 feet.
- Hart’s Tongue Fern. Botanical name: Asplenium Scolopendrium. Common names: Hart’s Tongue Fern, Horse Tongue, Plant family: Aspleniaceae. USDA hardiness zone: 5 – 9.
- Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris) Deciduous ostrich ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) get their name because their long, textured, arching fronds resemble the feathery plumes of this big bird.
- Macho Fern (Nephrolepis Biserrata) If you're looking for a delicate fern, don't opt for the macho fern (Nephrolepis biserrata). It lives up to its name, with bright green fronds that can grow up to 4 feet long.
- Lemon Butter Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') A dwarf version of the popular Boston fern, the lemon butter fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii') is compact and resilient.
- Western Sword Fern (Polystichum Munitum) The delicate but distinguished western sword fern (Polystichum munitum) is easy to identify because of its long, lush, blade-like, bright fronds.
- Southern Maidenhair Fern
- Giant Fern
- Bird’S-Nest Fern
- Basket Fern
- Hart’S-Tongue Fern
- Lady Fern
- Japanese Painted Fern
- Brazilian Tree Fern
- Silver Lady Fern
- Golden Zebra Fern
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Identification Characteristics
Notable for its delicate leaf shape, the southern maidenhair ferngrows in tropical and temperate regions throughout the world. It’s a great choice for your backyard garden as it is a very resilient plant. The fern grows in a clumping, arching pattern, and mostly spreads through rhizomes. The fronds alternate their way up the fern’s stem. Each individual leaf is fan-shaped with a few lobes, reminiscent of a paw print. Light green 10-24 inches tall
Growing Tips
The Southern Maidenhair fern is a great choice for both indoor and outdoorsettings. They thrive in shade gardens with alkaline soil.
Identification Characteristics
Native to countries in Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia, and New Guinea, the giant fern is truly a tropical giant. The plant is massive, with giant fronds that grow from a large stem. The fronds look, for the most part, like the quintessential fern leaf, and are twice-cut pinnately compound. Bright green with darker purplish, brown stems With fronds almost 20 feet long and 8 feet across, this fern takes up space! The trunk can grow up to three feet in diameter.
Growing Tips
While this plant is an asset in its native range, it has proved to be quite invasive where it is introduced. Because of this, the cultivation of giant fern is discouraged to prevent the disruption of native habitats. However, it can be used as an ornamental fern.
Identification Characteristics
If you’re in search of a hearty houseplant, look no further than Bird’-nest fern. In their natural habitats, they are epiphytic and grow in the canopy of the rainforest. The fronds extend from a central point, like rays from the sun. This center bowl is the plant’s secret hack, trapping decaying matter that will nourish the plant. A broadleaf fern, the fronds are simple and extend from the center in long blades. Bright green The fern can be 3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Each individual fro...
Growing Tips
Bird’s-nest fern needs a well-draining potting mixture, indirect light, and high humidity. Being a tropical epiphyte, don’t be shy with a mister!
Identification Characteristics
The entire genus of epiphytic basket ferns all have a similar growth pattern. Some fronds are used as the sporophyte generation to support reproduction. These are large and green! The other fronds are the “sterile nest fronds,” and are small and brown. They form a basket around the base of the fern that serves to collect debris to provide the plant with nutrients. Pinnately compound Medium green 3-4 feet tall and wide
Growing Tips
This fern likes filtered light and well-draining soil. It makes a great houseplant!
Identification Characteristics
Most commonly found in Europe, Hart’s-tongue fern is an evergreen plant. It’s named for its resemblanceto a deer’s tongue. It grows in clumps. Simple broadleaves, tapering to a point Bright green Fronds are 12-18 inches long
Growing Tips
Likes well-draining soil with medium moisture. Can be grown outside in partial shade or direct sunlight.
Identification Characteristics
Loving rich mesic forests everywhere, you can find lady fern around the world. Its scientific name ‘filix-femina’ literally translates to lady fern. The fronds are very lacey and taper to a point. The fronds are compound and cut two or three times, to give them a very lacey appearance. Light green About 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
Growing Tips
With its naturally wide distribution, this is a great addition to your gardens anywhere. Lady fern proves a relatively easy fern to propagate, provided it has enough moisture. It will spread quickly, so be ready for a yard full of ferns.
Identification Characteristics
A showy fern, Japanese painted fern is native to Eastern Asia but propagated around the world. The fronds are triangular and twice cut. The leaves look somewhat purplish or burgundy, and like they’ve been frosted with silver or gold. The stem is easily identifiable as it is a reddish color. Betweenone and twofeet in diameter.
Growing Tips
A great choice for your backyard, Japanese painted fern is both easy to grow and it won’t take over. To encourage its brightest colors, plant in a more shaded areaas the sun will bleach the leaves. Because it won’t grow too big, it also makes a great house plant!
Identification Characteristics
Huge fronds tumble out from the center of the clump. This is on the smaller side of tree ferns, making it more manageable as a houseplant. Pinnately compound Bright green; new growth fronds are bright red! 3-5 feet tall
Growing Tips
These plants make a great addition to a greenhouse or indoor pot. Though they are evergreen, they are not frost-tolerant. These ferns like loamy soil with high humidity.
Identification Characteristics
A hardy fern that grows in the Pacific Islands, Silver Lady Fern is a popular houseplant. Fronds extend from a black scaly trunk. Pinnately compound. Pinnae arc into points. Bright green 3-4 feet tall
Growing Tips
Likes bright indirect light, high humidity, and warmer temperatures.
Identification Characteristics
A slowly spreading plant, this is a true stunner! Delicate patterns on the fronds make for a stunning groundcover or houseplant. Pinnae are stretched out hearts with pointed ends and rounded bases. Dark green with light green or yellow bands 2 feet tall with 4 foot longfronds that grow somewhat horizontally
Growing Tips
This evergreen fern likes partial shade and regular moisture.
Learn about the history, life cycle, and characteristics of ferns, some of the most ancient and diverse plants on Earth. Explore 50+ different types of ferns with photos, descriptions, and growing tips for your garden or home.
- Grey Ghost’ Lady Fern (Athyrium Niponicum ‘Grey Ghost’) Just to prove my point that there’s a lot of variety with ferns, how about a silvery white one?
- Hart’s Tongue Fern (Asplenium scolipendrium) If the exotic look of the foliage is what you are after, you can have it even in temperate zones with the amazing hart’s tongue fern varity.
- Staghorn Fern (Platycerium spp.) The name of this Fern says it all: its fronds look like the horns of deer, and they eradicate from a central point, making this fern variety perfect for hanging baskets and similar containers.
- Delta Maidenhair (Adiantum raddianum) From the exotic showiness of the staghorn fern to the filigree texture of a small, but charming and elegant fern: delta maidenhair.
Jul 1, 2019 · Learn about 30+ varieties of ferns, their characteristics, care requirements, and ideal uses. See photos of different types of ferns, from Boston fern to royal fern, and how to grow them in your garden or home.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, incorporating ferns into your plant collection can add a refreshing and rejuvenating element to your environment. Here are 40 popular ferns, suitable for indoor or outdoor settings:
Dec 23, 2019 · Fern plants are a type of vascular plant that belongs to the Polypodiopsida class of plants. They are also some of the oldest plants that grow on the planet. According to some estimates, there are over 10,000 species of ferns. Unlike many other types of plants, ferns don’t produce flowers.
