Bright indirect light
Strong ambient light with no extended direct sun on the foliage, often near an east window or set back from south exposure.
Glossary
Controlled vocabulary
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Collection entries
Frond burn
Browning or crisping along fern frond edges or tips, often caused by dry air, missed watering, salt buildup, or heat stress.
Maintenance window
The narrow period when a task is most useful and least disruptive, such as cutting back old fronds after new growth appears.
Moisture-retentive soil
A soil profile that holds useful moisture between watering cycles without staying anaerobic or permanently saturated.
Native alternative
A plant recommendation chosen partly because it aligns better with local ecology or regional performance than a generic substitute.