Unfortunately, this item cannot be shipped to your state.
Shipping to your area may be delayed due to weather conditions.
Enter your ZIP code to check shipping availability.
Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year Best for:Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years Best for:Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years Best for:Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Silver Lace Fern packs a dazzling interplay of silvery white and green into narrow, finger like fronds, giving the whole plant a lacy, delicate texture that stands out next to solid green houseplants. It stays compact, generally under 12 to 18 inches tall, which makes it an easy fit on a shelf, desk, or bathroom windowsill.
It is one of the few common houseplants that is genuinely safe around curious pets, and it rewards a humid spot with strong, silvery new growth. Browse our full fern collection for more textured indoor and outdoor growers, and read our guide on growing ferns for general care tips.
Arrives in a 4 inch nursery pot, ready to grow. Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Planting & Care
Light
Bright indirect light with no direct sun. Silver Lace Fern tolerates shade to partial shade, but its silvery variegation shows best with consistent bright, indirect exposure.
Water
Keep the soil barely moist at all times, watering thoroughly so water drains from the pot. This fern does not like to dry out completely between waterings, which for most homes means watering a few times a week.
Humidity and Temperature
This fern needs high humidity, roughly 70 to 80 percent, so daily misting, a pebble tray, or a humidifier is often necessary indoors. Keep temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit and bring it inside below about 54 degrees.
Soil and Feeding
Plant in a rich, well drained, organic soil with an acidic to neutral pH. Feed about once a month during the growing season with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer.
Propagation
Propagate by dividing the clumping rhizome, the standard method for Pteris ferns. This is also the easiest way to refresh a fern that has grown crowded in its pot.
Pets
Non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. As with any houseplant, eating a large quantity of foliage can still cause mild digestive upset from fiber alone.
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping Rates
Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
Under $50
$9.99
$50 - $99.99
$14.99
$100 - $149.99
$16.99
$150 - $198.99
$24.99
$199+
FREE
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Find on Page
Type to search specs, description, care, FAQ, and shipping.
No. The Pteris genus, which includes this species, is classified as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Why are the fronds losing their silver color?
Insufficient light is a common cause. Give it bright indirect light, not direct sun, to keep the silvery white variegation prominent.
Why are the frond tips turning brown and crispy?
Low humidity is the most common cause. This fern needs consistently high humidity, and dry indoor air, especially with winter heating, will brown the tips.
Does Silver Lace Fern do well in a terrarium?
Yes. Its high humidity needs and compact size make it well suited to terrariums and vivariums.
How is Silver Lace Fern different from Silver Ribbon Fern?
Silver Lace Fern has finer, narrower, lacier fronds with diffuse silvery patterning. Silver Ribbon Fern has broader, flatter leaflets with a single bold white stripe down the center of each one.
Extend your plant protection to a full year with Growing & Glowing Guarantee Plus.
Every plant already includes our free 45-day guarantee. Adding Plus at checkout gives you extended coverage for properly planted and cared-for plants.
What you get:
Full store credit for the cost of your plant
Free shipping on your replacement order
Coverage for a full year from delivery
To file a claim: Send photos to support@naturehills.com or use our live chat.
Not covered: Improper planting, weather extremes, pest or wildlife damage, or plants outside their recommended zone. Annuals, bulbs, grass plugs, and hard goods are not eligible.
