Yes, your fiddle fig can make it through the polar vortex. By Katie Holdefehr As the temperature drops and snowstorms roll in, you're not the only one feeling the affects—your houseplants are likely struggling to make it through the winter, too. But if you choose hardy houseplants that are most likely to survive and follow the easy tips below, your ferns and philodendrons will continue looking green and lush all year long.