10 Wild Plants to Plant Indoors

Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern: Adiantum  Maidenhair ferns are graceful perennials with light-colored, fan-like foliage and an attractive texture that makes them a superb option for shady gardens or indoor use. The foliage and fluffy flowing fronds add a peaceful, earthy majesty to any scene.  Maidenhair Ferns Beautiful, Low-Care Plants for Your Garden They are easy and rewarding to plant, making them ideal for anyone seeking easy foliage. They like drained soil that is continuously moist. They need minimal attention other than watering and to be kept away from direct sunlight. Year-Round Foliage and Color of The Majestic Maidenhair Fern Plant  They do not produce flowers, but their deep, vibrant green leaves give seasonal interest. The delicate, brittle leaves are complemented by dark, fibrous stems that make the plants stand out. Their evergreen qualities mean your yard will remain green and colorful throughout the year. Thse type ferns are bushy, mounded plants that average 12-24 inches tall. Their long, flowing fronds create a breezy, lightweight texture that complements other shade-loving plants. At TN Nursery, they are sold as perennials, meaning that when they are taken care of, they will return year after year.  For little work, maidenhair ferns make for a lovely, natural oasis in gardens, borders, and containers. They will tolerate shade and live for a long time, so they are essential to your landscape. Decorate your home or garden with the classic beauty of the ferns. These tough perennials promise to deliver lustrous, green beauty all year round without fuss.

English Ivy

English Ivy - Hedera Helix English Ivy is a low-growing ground cover plant; it has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, inconspicuous brownish-purple flowers nestled among its dense, carpet-like foliage. It is a fantastic and versatile plant with several landscaping benefits. This evergreen vine is native to Europe and Western Asia and is widely embraced for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and practical applications. The vine is a woody evergreen perennial vine and foliage plant proliferating on vertical surfaces like trees, walls, fences, and trellises. The ancient Greeks believed the plant was sacred to the god Dionysus, and pagan druids revered it as a symbol of the divine feminine. In classical Latin, “hedera” refers to the ability to grasp, which is in keeping with the vine’s nature. English Ivy Thrives in Shade Native to Europe, Scandinavia, and parts of Russia, the Hedera helix is nearly ubiquitous in Britain and is naturalized and prolific in many regions of the United States. In the wild, the plant grows under, on trees, and up the sides of rocky cliffs, favoring moist, shady areas out of the sun. A Natural Air Purifier  Mature Hedera helix vines typically grow up to 80 feet tall and span a three- to five-foot width. Their climbing stems bear young, five-lobed leaves, while their fertile stems bear adult, spade-shaped leaves. These deep-green leaves can vary in size between two and four inches long. The top of the plant will often develop clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer until late autumn. These nectar-rich blossoms will eventually yield a crop of small purple-black to orange-yellow berries that persist into winter. This Beautiful Plant Kills Weeds Its bright green foliage can add all-season color to any landscape and beautify forlorn spaces. Its vines can be trained to climb many stable vertical surfaces or grown as a ground cover to suppress weeds. Since Hedera helix proliferates, it can make a good screen on a fence or trellis. When carefully grown on exterior building walls, it can protect their surfaces from exposure to bad weather and help regulate the temperature. Within the United States, Hedera helix can provide food and habitat for wildlife. Butterflies and moths eat their leaves, bees feed on their flowers’ nectar, and birds eat their berries in winter. The foliage often shelters insects and small animals and sometimes attracts nearby deer. This vine is Evergreen Hedera helix is a beautiful evergreen vine with a rich history. When you plant it in your garden, you can enjoy its charm all year. What is the best fertilizer for it It is best fertilized by a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, which should be used every four to six weeks when growth is most active during early spring and summer. The standard vegetation growth formula that can be used is the 20-20-20 formula to encourage foliage growth.  Is it easy to maintain It is an easy-growing plant that can be grown under different environmental conditions. It has to be groomed, and Pruning can help regulate it and make it look neat. It's also very hardy and will survive short periods of neglect.  Can I grow it indoors? If placed in bright, indirect light, it is an ideal indoor plant. When planting, give the plant good drainage, and occasionally spray the leaves with a mist to promote humidity.  Companion plants for it Ferns, hostas, and begonias are suitable companions for it, blending well in shaded gardens. These plants have similar growth requirements, and their growth characteristics, such as trailing nature, complement it.  Where to grow it English ivy thrives in partial to fully shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil. It's very adaptable and can grow as a low-growing trailing plant, a climbing vine, or in pots. However, it is also important not to plant it in a position where it may spread and become invasive.

Carpet Moss

Carpet Moss - Hypnum Cupressiforme Carpet Moss is a thick, dense, low-growing, and lush green moss species commonly found in shaded, damp environments, forming a dense carpet-like ground cover. It grows densely, creating a low-lying, velvety mat that adds a touch of tranquility to any garden or landscape. It is a versatile and aesthetically pleasing species offering numerous landscaping benefits. It primarily serves as a natural ground cover and an attractive addition to various outdoor spaces in landscaping. Carpet Moss Thrives in Areas of Shade and Moisture  It gets its name from its ability to create thick, soft stretches. As it grows across the soil, it makes a charming look reminiscent of high-quality mats. It only grows to one inch in height, so it always has a low, uniform look. It clusters together into such tightly packed mats that you often cannot see the soil underneath, making it an ideal ground cover option. Its rich, emerald green shades help a property look as lively and appealing as possible. It tends to look like a lush, green rug from far away. However, if you look closely at this plant, you'll notice that it consists of dense clusters of small plants. Tiny, feathery fronds peek out of the plant, creating a subtle texture that adds visual appeal to your landscape. Mature can include a blend of bright green, newer stalks, and golden brown, older stalks. All these gentle variations in hue allow it to look even more vibrant and attractive in your yard. How to Landscape With Carpet Moss It is one of the most exciting and versatile plants for a landscape. Some property owners find it can entirely replace grass and create a lush lawn. It is also a charming addition to garden features. Consider setting it between checkerboard pavers to create a life-size chessboard or adding it to a rock garden to create a magical forest appearance. The unique structure of it even allows it to grow over boulders and tree stumps, so landscapers aren't just limited to patches of earth. Adding a whimsical, organic look to your rocks or trees can create a charming pop of green on your property. As an evergreen perennial, it looks stunning at any time of year. Even in winter, it continues to appear soft and carpet-like. It always maintains its bright, emerald green, and golden brown shades, so your property looks lush and colorful even when other plants are dormant. Moss produces oxygen through photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, moss absorbs carbon dioxide and water, using sunlight to convert them into glucose and oxygen. This process helps to improve air quality and contributes to the oxygen levels in the atmosphere, playing a role in maintaining the balance of gases in the environment, especially in shaded and damp areas where it thrives.  The moss has average growth characteristics and will develop an extra inch on a monthly basis under favorable conditions. Planting it in a good environment, of course, can help promote fast development. It reproduces asexually through the formation of rhizoids, which make it crawl on the surfaces. It establishes deep green coverage over time, especially in the areas likely to be exposed to moisture and shade.  Carpet moss captures light indirectly and uses the light for photosynthesis to produce the energy it needs. It prefers low to medium-light climates and can be grown well in shaded areas or indoors.