Holly Fern

With its iconic blue leaves and stunning displays, the blue star fern is a top choice among houseplant enthusiasts. Unlike other ferns, it’s not too difficult to grow your own at home either, especially if you follow the expert tips and tricks in this comprehensive care guide! What Is a Blue Star Fern? Phlebodium aureum, or the blue star fern, is an epiphytic plant with blue leaves, and one of the easiest fern species you can grow indoors. Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, it is ve

Those of us who keep aquariums around to enjoy fish swimming around have an unusual outlet for gardening right in front of us. Growing java fern in our fish tanks is a great way to bring greenery indoors. Besides, your underwater pets will love it! Deep green in coloration, these aquarium plants are a perfect back layer plant for a fish tank as it can grow to reach upwards of 13″ tall. The swaying leaves provide cover for your aquatic residents as well as a splash of color in an otherwis

Fern plants love shady areas, and they thrive in moist areas. Plant ferns in swamps or low-lying places and watch them grow by leaps and bounds. Ferns are also hardy in zones 4-9, and due to their ability to withstand drought and freezes, people in cooler climates than zones 4 have often had great success with them. Native fern plants are best-sellers like the Christmas Fern. It’s an evergreen fern that the top foliage stays green on year-round. Another favorite is the fiddlehead fern. It’s a

If you like rustic charm and relaxed, informal planting, this pot display is for you. With a traditional holly bush at the centre, and red berry lights for a little sparkle, you couldn’t wish for a more festive container recipe. You should find all these plants at your local nursery and it’s possible to plant the skimmias and stipas in the garden when they outgrow the display. Put safety first: be sure to buy lights that are safe for outdoor use, which usually means they’ll have a transformer be