FernAutumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
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Shade-loving ferns for lush, tropical garden accents.
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FernBird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-4 feet
FernBlue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
FernButton Fern
Pellaea rotundifolia
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
FernCrocodile Fern
Microsorum musifolium
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
FernGiant Leather Fern
Acrostichum danaeifolium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6-12 feet × 5-10 feet
FernHeart Fern
Hemionitis arifolia
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
FernHolly Fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet
FernJapanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
FernKimberly Queen Fern
Nephrolepis obliterata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-4 feet
FernMacho Fern
Nephrolepis biserrata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-6 feet
FernMaidenhair Fern
Adiantum capillus-veneris
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
FernSouthern Wood Fern
Dryopteris ludoviciana
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
FernStaghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
FernTasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 8-12 feet
FernBoston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 2-4 feet
FernKangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 3-4 feet
FernWart Fern
Phymatosorus scolopendria
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 2-4 feet
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Ferns Questions
Do ferns need shade in Florida?+
Most ferns prefer shade or filtered light and consistent moisture, which makes them ideal under trees and on shaded patios.
How often should I water ferns?+
Ferns like soil that stays evenly moist, so they usually need more frequent water than sun-loving plants, especially in containers.
Can ferns grow indoors?+
Several ferns grow well indoors with bright, indirect light and humidity, though some prefer outdoor shade.
How do I choose ferns for a shady spot?+
Match the fern to how much light and moisture the spot really gets, since some take more sun and dryness than others. Tell us the conditions and we can help you choose.
When should I plant ferns outdoors?+
Spring and fall are the easiest windows in Zone 9b, giving ferns time to settle in while temperatures are mild and moisture is easier to keep steady.