The idea that popped into my head first wasn't a plant but plant grow lights. That way your cousin can have more plants - something I'd want desperately if I could only have houseplants. Lighting can range very widely in price but there are lower price options if you look for them. If you are handy, there are even more possibilities.

That said, ferns look woodsy and like indirect light. Greenhouses usually have a number of different indoor fern varieties. Ask the staff for their suggestion of what they have.

FataMorgana

That is a great idea! i think i might do that. Do you know where i might find some of these lights for a reasonable price?

Hmmm....Your local garden places are going to be stocking all manner of seed starting supplies (lighting is one of them!) and so you could check what is available locally. Save shipping cost that way. As far as what you can order, it has been a while since I looked so I really can't say who is best. But all the garden supply and seed vendors are going to sell some form of lighting.

You could ask in the Houseplant or Growing Under Lights forums. I'm sure there would be more help there.

I hope this helps!

FataMorgana

Thanks! I'm definately going to look into it.