maidenhair fern houseplant
The maidenhair fern houseplant is a timeless favourite among indoor plant enthusiasts in New Zealand, known for its lacy, delicate fronds and graceful appearance. As a feature on a living room shelf, a humid bathroom windowsill, or in a shaded office corner, this fern adds classic elegance and a lush splash of green wherever it grows. Whether you’re a seasoned fern collector or just starting your indoor plant journey, the maidenhair fern houseplant brings both beauty and a touch of challenge—rewarding those who meet its needs with lush, verdant foliage.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green leaves that create dense coverage. Growing up to 4 m wide and 2 m high, it’s perfect for fences, banks, or walls. Pohuehue tolerates wind, salt spray, and dry conditions once established. Small, white flowers are followed by black berries, attracting birds and making it an excellent choice for both erosion control and biodiversity.
From $20.63
Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)
The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.
