GROW THIS, NOT THAT

Six easy-to-grow houseplants—and six that may not be the right choice for you

BY LUKE MILLER

TODAY’S HOUSEPLANT selection is almost as impressive as the many benefits of having them in your home. Some options are better than others, though, so consider skipping the problematic plants and growing the more prized picks instead. GROW THIS: BIRD’S NEST FERN Bird’s nest fern is more adaptable than other ferns. “Its thick fronds hold up better to dry air and missed waterings—and it has a fun architectural form,” says Justin Hancock, horticulturist at Costa Farms, one of the largest horticultural growers in the world. With thick, glossy, leatherlike fronds, bird’s nest fern is drought tolerant and can go one to two weeks without water. It can also put up with low light conditions, although it prefers bright, indirect lighting. This fern is a slow grower, but over time it can reach more…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, December/January 2025

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