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5 Ferns To Liven Up Your Living Space

When redecorating, it can be difficult to keep your living space from looking barren. Plants are a perfect way to add that life to your space without any high maintenance. Ferns especially are a low maintenance way to turn your space from bland to beautiful. Society19 is here to help. Here are 5 ferns to liven up your living space.

Spider ferns are great for adding life to your new decor look.

1. Spider Ferns

These ferns are a personal love of mine. These little beauties have beautiful bright green leaves with a white stripe tracing down to their tips. And the best part? These plants are extremely resilient. Spider ferns are forgiving when it comes to missing a week of water. They thrive in bright indirect sunlight, making them perfect for any interior decorating. They come in all sizes, making it so they can fit any living space. Even better, they are relatively cheap. Spider ferns range from $10 to $15, depending on their size.I personally have a spider fern and the thing about these beauties is you have to watch their soil. Spider ferns require well drained soil, and if not properly drained, will mold. Make sure you drain your spidey friend before placing it back in it’s sunny place. If you’re looking for a way to brighten up your space, try this spindly spider fern to liven up your room’s look.

These beauties are great for indoor or outdoor decor.

2. Bird’s-Nest Fern

This is by far one of the most unique looking plants of the fern world. Their leaves have a unique ruffle and grow in a spindling pattern that gives them their name. I personally love the various shades of green that can be found in just one leaf of these beauties. Their colors can range from light green, lime green and deep earthy green. They also come in spiral patterns, a breed known as hurricane bird’s nest ferns, are especially known for their whirlwind look. These ferns are captivating in their presence and can be gawked at for hours on end. In addition, their maintenance is rather easy. They require bright indirect sunlight and must be watered every week, making these ferns perfect for indoors. They typically range from around $30 to $60. And while they are slightly more expensive than other plants, their beauty is unmatched. If you’re looking for an eye catcher, bird’s-nest ferns are a must try.

These ferns offer a unique look to any living space.

3. Hart’s-Tongue Fern

Want a little life in your living space but don’t have a lot of light to work with? These ferns are a must try for you. These ruffly beauties only require 3 hours of indirect sunlight a day. They prefer temperatures around 50 to 65F. Hart’s-tongue ferns only require water once a week. Make sure their soil stays moist. And it gets better! These wavy lovelies are relatively cheap, ranging from $13 to $15. If you have a dark apartment but want some life in your living space, these ferns are perfect for you. Hart’s-tongue ferns offer a unique wavy look that is unmatched. Their beautiful waves, especially when caught by a draft, have a lovely soothing effect. As if the fern itself is dancing softly in the wind. These lovelies are not only low maintenance but are captivating to look at. The swirling texture and it’s unique ability to not need a lot of sunlight, makes it perfect for any dark apartment or dorm space.

These ferns offer a unique sense of color and tranquility.

4. Japanese Painted Fern

These beauties offer that unique combination of plant and spirituality. The soft feather-like leaves offer a sense of pure tranquility. I personally recommend hanging these ferns. When it begins to grow, watch as it’s peaceful tendrils extend towards the ground in a lush waterfall of color. These ferns come in various colors including dark red, purple and soft gray. And while these ferns are slightly more expensive, ranging from $20 to $60, their beauty is unmatched and the price is well worth it. These ferns require great drainage, as their soil can easily mold if left unattended. These plants are not typically for beginners. But if you’re determined, these lovelies will come to life. Japanese painted ferns enjoy bright indirect sunlight and water once a week. When watering these ferns, make sure to water them in a sink or somewhere it can drain completely before returning them to their place. If you’re looking for a fern that will turn heads and leave you with a sense of peace, try a Japanese painted fern.

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Lady ferns are a beautiful way to liven up your living space look.

5. Lady Fern

While these ferns are more common in the plant world, their beauty is unmatched. Lady ferns always remind of a prehistoric era with it’s delicate curling tips and fine feathered leaves. They are a smaller version of an ancient plant that has long been extinct. Their beauty is timeless and their maintenance rather low. These ferns require what is known as loamy soil. Meaning, that they do well in decomposing shredded oak leaves or other organic material. This soil is semi acidic. And this acidity is necessary when providing a lady fern with it’s proper nutrients. These plants have to be well drained. Their roots are delicate and may rot if there is too much moisture left to them. In addition, these are one of the few ferns that do well outdoors. These ferns love coastal weather where fog is present. They can bloom into full blown curling bushes. In the right conditions, lady ferns stay green year round. If you’re looking to travel back in time, try these bright green beauties.