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Thomas Rutter

Best ferns to grow indoors – 5 ideas that will add texture to your plant collection

Maidenhair fern in pot.

Ferns are known for their lush green foliage and unique appearance, and undoubtedly bring a touch of nature to indoor spaces. They should certainly be a consideration if you are thinking about indoor garden ideas. 

The word 'fern' is a catch-all term, referring to a large group of plants in the Pteridophyta plant division. All ferns share certain characteristics, namely their ability to reproduce through spores, as opposed to flowers and seeds. Today, there are over 10,000 known fern species, meaning a vast range of plants to pick from. 

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