Honest review: Lady Fern is rewarding but frond browning and crisp tips in dry air is real

Lady Fern is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: frond browning and crisp tips in dry air. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, prehistoric elegance with delicate layered fronds makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a hanging basket in a cool bathroom which suits it well. Learning about maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging has been essential. spectacular new crozier unfurling in spring is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.