A compact fern with ruffled, apple-green fronds that stays manageable indoors without the drama of larger specimens. The Bird's Nest Leslie handles low light better than most houseplants and asks only for soil that drains freely and a drink when the top inch feels dry.

Fall through early winter is your window to settle one in at home, giving it months to establish before heating season dries out the air. In a bathroom or shaded corner, it'll quietly soften a shelf or side table.