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type of fern plant to buy for my cut flowers
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Posted by
anza2821 9ca (
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Wed, Aug 9, 06 at 1:40
| Hello
I bought a fern plant this year to use with my cut flowers.
The ferns wilted in the vase. Can you recommend a fern plant I can buy that will not wilt. |
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RE: type of fern plant to buy for my cut flowers
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| This is the fern that is commonly used in floral arrangements: Leatherleaf Fern. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Leatherleaf Fern
RE: type of fern plant to buy for my cut flowers
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| I brought in a frond of Dryopteris celsa for a vase and even my husband remarked at how long it lasted. But I don't believe this is an uncommon fern characteristic. My guess is that you stumbled on one particular type that doesn't hold up well. I think that most would. |
RE: type of fern plant to buy for my cut flowers
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| Though not a fern, Asparagus sprengeri (aka Asparagus Fern) fit the bill, too. |
RE: type of fern plant to buy for my cut flowers
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- Posted by maryl Z7 Okla. (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 15, 06 at 14:44
| What a great question. I brought in a frond of the Japanese Painted fern and it died rapidly too. But then I don't know if there is a special way to cut ferns for floral arrangements. Should you take off the foliage that will be below the water like you would with rose leaves? |
RE: type of fern plant to buy for my cut flowers
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| The reason for removing all foliage that may be submerged is to avoid sludging up the water. The cleaner the water, the longer the flowers will last. |
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