Large leaves, sprawling form. Pendant pink flowers. Forms Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor lower light conditions, indirect is best. Keep moist. Some humidity preferred.
Part Shade to Shade
Nephrolepsis “Duffii”
Dwarf variety with small fishbone fronds. Tropical Fern can handle a variety of indoor lower light conditions, indirect is best. Moderate water but prefers not to sit in water. Some humidity preferred.
Pellaea cordifolia
Evergreen Fern
Fern with small heart-shaped leaves along the fronds. Trim back to prevent leggy appearance. Fully drought-tolerant, but water regularly for optimal appearance.
Pellaea falcata
Evergreen Fern
Broadleaf fern, fishbone fronds. Trim back to prevent leggy appearance. Likes moisture but drought-tolerant in shade. Deer resistant.
Pellaea rotundifolia
Evergreen Fern
Cute round leaflets shaped like buttons, will trail over time on arched fronds. Well-draining, acidic soil with regular watering.
Philodendron “Xanadu”
Evergreen Perennial
A wide growing shrub with large deeply-lobed green leaves. Can take deep shade to light coastal sun.Great as a houseplant or outside, potted or in the ground.
Polypodium glycyrrhiza
Evergreen Fern
Shade-loving fern with deeply lobed leaves. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.
Polypodium scouleri
Evergreen Fern
Shade-loving fern with deeply lobed leaves. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.
Polystichum makinoi
Evergreen Fern
Large fern with shiny green fronds grown up in a vase-shape, arching outwards at the top.
Polystichum polyblepharum
Evergreen Fern
Shiny dark-green fronds grown up in a vase-shape, arching outwards at the top.
Ribes viburnifolium
Evergreen Perennial Shrub
Dark green, heavily scented foliage with red stems. Tolerates clay soil. Semi-deer-tolerant. Edible fruit.
Rumohra adiantiformis
Evergreen Fern
The beautiful deep green fronds rise from creeping rhizomes to create a dense, low plant cover. Great for shaded areas in the landscape and in hanging baskets.
Senecio stellata
Evergreen perennial
Afternoon shade preferred, more shade inland. Covered in stunning blue-purple daisy flowers. Will die back in hotter areas, reseeds readily.
Tradescantia “Maiden’s Blush”
Creeping Perennial
Unusual patterning, leaves come in green in warmer weather and a stunning variegated with white and pink in colder weather. Great for hanging baskets, including indoors.
Tradescantia “Mini Lilac”
Creeping Perennial
Variegated with pink and white leaves. Trailing habit. Great for hanging baskets, including indoors.
Woodwardia fimbriata
Semi-evergreen Fern
“Our largest native fern, often encountered along creeks and mountain seeps. Rather coarsely cut, light green fronds.”