Boston Massii ferns unfurl feathery fronds that soften any room and earn their place on a stand or hanging basket year-round indoors. They thrive where other houseplants struggle—in dim corners and humid bathrooms—and ask only for consistently damp soil and air that's not bone-dry.

Grab one in April or May when they're fresh, or pick up a fall arrival in September. Unlike many ferns, this variety holds up better to occasional neglect once you dial in the watering rhythm.