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Breathe fresh life into your home or garden with lush, easy-care potted ferns. If you're searching for potted ferns for sale, you've come to the right place. These timeless plants deliver rich green foliage and a calming atmosphere, whether displayed indoors or outside. Perfect for brightening up shady corners, filtering the air, or styling a patio, potted ferns offer year-round elegance with minimal fuss. Our New Zealand nursery stocks a diverse range of ferns, ready to transform your space instantly. Discover which varieties best suit your needs and enjoy the natural beauty only ferns provide.

Ctenanthe lubbersiana plant with yellow and green foliage.

Ctenanthe lubbersiana

Ctenanthe lubbersiana, commonly known as the Bamburanta Plant is a lush foliage plant that is commonly grown indoors as a potted plant. It features oblong, dark green and yellow variegated leaves and typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Ctenanthe lubbersiana is well suited to growing as a potted plant in the home or office environment. It can be grown outdoors in warmer climates and in this instance is suited to tropical and pool gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston Fern)

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Adiantum aleuticum ferns growing as a cluster and featuring lush,green foliage.
Adiantum aleuticum (Five-Finger Fern)

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Nephrolepis Mini fern in a pot.
Nephrolepis Mini (Mini Boston Fern)

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Nephrolepis Pom Pom (Boston Fern)

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Polystichum rigens (Stiff Bears Paw Fern)

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Nephrolepis exaltata Emina (Crinkle Fern)

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Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair Fern) with slender, green fronds.
Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair Fern)

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Adiantum cunninghamii ferns with short fronds bearing small, green leaves.
Adiantum cunninghamii (New Zealand Maidenhair Fern)

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Davallia mariesii fern with elegant, green fronds.
Davallia mariesii (Squirrels Foot Fern)

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Davallia solida (Rabbit Foot Fern) plant with lush, green fronds.
Davallia solida (Rabbits Foot Fern)

Davallia solida (Rabbit Foot Fern) is a charming fern recognised for its soft, lacy fronds and furry rhizomes that creep gracefully over the soil...

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An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.
Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and...

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Asparagus setaceus plant in pot with feathery, green foliage.
Asparagus setaceus (Asparagus Fern)

Asparagus setaceus, also known as Asparagus Fern, is a delicate, fern-like plant prized for its feathery, light green foliage. Suitable for indoor...

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A large Asplenium australasicum (Birds Nest Fern) with lush green fronds in a native garden.
Asplenium australasicum (Birds Nest Fern)

Asplenium australasicum, commonly known as the Bird’s Nest Fern, is a striking tropical fern with large, upright, leathery fronds that form a broad...

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Adiantum formosum fern in a shade garden and featuring slender, green fronds.
Adiantum formosum (Giant Maidenhair Fern)

Adiantum formosum (Giant Maidenhair Fern) is a striking fern admired for its tall, elegant fronds and delicate leaf structure held on fine black...

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Davallia fejeensis fern.
Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern)

Davallia fejeensis is a distinctive fern admired for its finely cut fronds and furry rhizomes that cascade beautifully over pots and ledges. Popular...

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Asplenium 'Southern Belle' fern with lush, green fronds.
Asplenium 'Southern Belle' (Chicken Fern)

Asplenium Southern Belle is an elegant fern admired for its glossy arching fronds and symmetrical rosette form. It thrives in shaded NZ gardens and...

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Asplenium nidus-avis fern in a native reserve and featuring long, green fronds.
Asplenium nidus avis (Birds Nest Fern)

Asplenium nidus avis is a bold bird nest style fern known for its wide glossy fronds that radiate from a central rosette. Its architectural form...

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Large Asplenium Maori Princess in an orange pot with lush, green foliage.
Asplenium 'Maori Princess' (Chicken And Hen Fern)

Asplenium ‘Maori Princess’, also known as the Mother Spleenwort Fern, is a striking NZ native fern featuring glossy, dark green fronds with a...

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Athyrium niponicum fern.
Athyrium niponicum (Painted Fern)

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Blechnum 'Silver Lady' elegant lime-green fronds.
Blechnum 'Silver Lady' (Dwarf Tree Fern)

Blechnum 'Silver Lady' is a graceful, compact fern admired for its soft arching fronds and vibrant green colouring. This refined fern brings elegance...

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A cluster of Cyathea medullaris (Black Tree Ferns).
Cyathea medullaris (Black Tree Fern)

Cyathea medullaris, commonly known as Black Tree Fern or Mamaku, is one of New Zealand’s most impressive native ferns. This majestic species is...

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Why Choose Potted Ferns?

Potted ferns are incredibly popular for both new and seasoned plant enthusiasts. Their lush leaves create a tropical or woodland feel without demanding too much care. Most varieties thrive in indirect or low light and enjoy humidity, making them ideal for bathrooms, lounges, or shaded balconies. Planted in quality mix and presented in stylish pots, our ferns are ready to grow and enhance your living environment the moment you bring them home.

Our Most Popular Potted Ferns

Whether you’re new to ferns or building a collection, we have standout options to suit every taste:

Care Tips for Potted Ferns

Caring for potted ferns is simple with a few guidelines. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and position the pot where the plant receives filtered light. Ferns love humidity, so mist their fronds or place a tray of water near the pot, especially in heated homes. Feed with a diluted liquid fertiliser during the warmer months for the best growth. With little more than these basics, your potted ferns will reward you with long-lasting greenery and tranquillity.

Shop for Potted Ferns in New Zealand

Finding top-quality potted ferns for sale is easy at our nursery. Browse our curated collection online—each plant is grown responsibly and ready for delivery nationwide. Whether you want a low-maintenance indoor plant, a gift for a friend, or unique textures for your garden, you’ll find the perfect fern in our range. Bring home the soothing beauty of potted ferns and turn any space into a green retreat today.


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