Ferns
Fern
Plant Care
As for the structure of a fern, it consists of the leafy branches
that are known as fronds. The fronds are made up of small leaflets
that are known as pinnae. Underneath the fern frond are the patches
that are actually spores contained inside casings collectively
known as sporangia. However, all species of ferns do not have
spores underneath the fronds.
Fiddlehead Fern
The type
of ferns that is edible is known as the fiddlehead fern. However,
only three types of these ferns are edible. The key is knowing
which ferns are fine for human dining. The number of ways
they can be cooked is quite varied and some creativity has been
used in the common fiddlehead fern recipe.
Birds Nest
Fern
The Bird Nest Fern requires a climate that
is bright, warm and humid and grows best in soils that are well
drained. The plant needs a continuous supply of moisture when it is
growing. However, care should be taken that the soil does not
become water logged or heavy due to excessive water as this may
result in the plant's death.
Sword
Fern
The erect version of the sword fern is
primarily most happy in humid environments, even though it is also
known as the Boston Fern. Now, Boston can be humid in the summer,
but it also gets covered with blizzards every now and then. Go
figure.
Japanese Painted
Fern
The Japanese painted fern is a very unique
looking fern that seems to enjoy the shade more than some of its
cousins in the fern family. But, just because it likes the shade
does not mean that it likes to hide in the shadows.
Tropical Ferns
Ferns, the
first land plants that grow on all the continents of the world
except Antarctica, are classified into 10-12,000 species. Though
most of the ferns are put under the broad category of Tropical
ferns, all the ferns in this category do not necessarily need
'tropical' climatic conditions for their growth.
Maidenhair Fern
Maiden
hair ferns usually grow up to a height of 12-18 inches. The fronds
grow in a circular, fan like position. Maidenhair are often grown
for ornamental purposes, owing to their dainty appearance. They are
not susceptible to any serious disease and are usually not infested
by insects.
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