
Fern (Boston)
Wants humidity more than water — mist it, or stand the pot on a tray of pebbles and water.
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Wants humidity more than water — mist it, or stand the pot on a tray of pebbles and water.

Grows in a bottle of water on a windowsill and keeps going. Best first plant for a child or a new gardener;…

Upright, architectural and forgiving of dark corners. Releases oxygen at night, which makes it a favourite for bedrooms.

Tells you when it is thirsty by drooping, then recovers within hours of watering. Keep out of direct sun to protect the…

The split leaves only appear as the plant matures — give it a moss pole to climb and it will get there…