Frosty Fern

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The Frosty Fern is a festive, humidity-loving houseplant with green foliage tipped in silvery white, perfect for holiday décor or year-round greenery. This indoor plant thrives in bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil.

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Frosty Fern

Selaginella kraussiana ‘Frosty’, Frosty Spikemoss

The Frosty Fern is a charming and festive houseplant that brings a touch of winter magic indoors. Despite its name, it isn’t a true fern but a type of spikemoss, celebrated for its soft, feathery foliage tipped with silvery-white edges that resemble a light dusting of frost. Its compact form and lush, textured appearance make it a favorite choice for holiday displays, terrariums, and tabletops, adding a cool, refreshing green contrast to traditional holiday décor.

Throughout the year, the Frosty Fern continues to shine as a beautiful indoor plant that thrives in humid environments. Its intricate foliage adds a layer of natural texture and vibrancy to any space, making it perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, or bright rooms with filtered light. During the holidays, it can be displayed in a decorative pot or paired with miniature ornaments and ribbons to enhance its frosted charm. With proper care, it remains an attractive, evergreen accent long after the holiday season has passed.

Though delicate in appearance, the Frosty Fern has simple needs. It appreciates consistent moisture and humidity. It prefers evenly moist soil and performs best in warm, humid conditions, away from direct sunlight or cold drafts. When cared for properly, this plant rewards with dense, vibrant growth and a graceful, frosted look that brightens indoor spaces all winter long.

Care Instructions:

Planting: Use a peat-rich, well-draining potting mix and place in a small pot or terrarium with good drainage.
Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Mist regularly to maintain humidity.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced houseplant fertilizer. Pause feeding in fall and winter.
Pruning: Trim back any brown or leggy growth to maintain its compact form.
Winter Care: Avoid dry air from heaters; place on a humidity tray or use a humidifier to maintain moisture.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.

Plant NameFrosty Fern
Botanical / Alternative Name(s)Selaginella kraussiana ‘Frosty’, Frosty Spikemoss
Plant TypeHouseplants, Christmas
Hardiness Zone(s)11, 12
Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Plant Height4" - 6" (in)
Plant Spread6" - 8" (in)
Spacing6" - 8" (in)
Water NeedsHigh
Maintenance LevelAverage
Soil TypePotting Soil, Sphagnum Moss
Soil PHAcid, Neutral
Soil DrainageMoist but Well-Drained
Foliage ColorGreen, Multi-Color, White
CharacteristicsEvergreen, Great Foliage, Showy, Pet-Safe
TolerancesHeat
Garden UsesHanging Baskets, House Plant

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