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Kangaroo Paw Fern info needed

Posted by leearnold z5 In. (My Page) on
Mon, May 5, 08 at 15:34

I have a fern I bought at the grocery store that I'm not exactly sure what it is. I've searched the "net", and the closest thing to it that I have found a picture of is Kangaroo Paw Fern. I would like to know how to propagate this thing. It grows well, is lovely, and the leaves are so shiny they look like they have been waxed! Any info appreciated. Thanks!


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RE: Kangaroo Paw Fern info needed

Can you post a picture of it ?

For propagation, your two options are grow from spore, or root division. I regularly do root division on various ferns (but not tree ferns) and never lost one yet. However please take advice from someone who grows this species before taking the knife to your precious fern !

Growing from spore can take a long time, but is very rewarding if you have the patience for it. Most types of fern like moisture, so if you have a propagator then that helps, but you could also use a plastic box with a transparent lid.


 
 

 

 


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