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Maidenhair ferns have a delicate, ethereal appearance that make them a must-have in your houseplant collection. (Here are our favorite indoor plants.)
With wiry, arching stems and lacy leaflets, this houseplant is a striking addition. But be aware that maidenhair ferns do require a bit more TLC than low-maintenance plants such as pothos or snake plant.
"Maidenhairs are beautiful but they lean toward being more finicky than some houseplants," says Mobee Weinstein, author of The Complete Book of Ferns and foreman of gardeners at New York Botanical Garden. "Too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry, and they won't be happy. But if you give them the right environmental conditions, maidenhair ferns will thrive."
Most maidenhairs remain compact, typically maxing out at 12 inches tall, so they make a great tabletop plant for small spaces.
