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- The fern as a houseplant: Which species are suitable?
- The most popular houseplant among the ferns
- The antler fern and others - made for hanging baskets
- Other popular fern species
- Tips & Tricks
There are many types of fern that are suitable as a houseplant
The fern as a houseplant: Which species are suitable?
Ferns are undemanding if you offer them an optimal location and the earth meets their wishes. Many species are also easy to cultivate as a houseplant. But which representatives are most popular?
The most popular houseplant among the ferns
Indoor plants are numerous. But if you value a tropical flair in your home, you should take a closer look at the sword fern. He is probably the most popular fern for the pot culture in the apartment.
He does not just look good with his long, lush green and elegantly overhanging fronds. He also cleans the air of substances such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene. This makes it ideal for the study, for example.
But the Schwertfarn has a decisive disadvantage: Dried parts of its fronds do not trickle on the ground. They have to be removed by hand. Who forgets, will not recognize his sword fern after a few months ...
The antler fern and others - made for hanging baskets
Still widespread as a houseplant is the antler fern whose fronds are reminiscent of a deer antler. He does not like direct sunlight, but needs a bright location. Wonderful for him is the bathroom. There he works in a flower basket quite excellent, if his fronds may protrude over the pot edge.
Also the goldtip fern and the hare foot fern are good candidates for hanging baskets. The reason: they are not rooted in the ground. Originally, they actually grow on trees ... The golden-spotted fern also tolerates drier air and the hare foot fern impresses with its golden-brown rhizome, which appears gently hairy.
Other popular fern species
Here are further Zimmerfern species with their peculiarities:
Tips & Tricks
Remember before buying a fern for the apartment: All ferns are poisonous. This also applies to cats, dogs and Co.