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Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 12:53
| This was just too cute to pass up at the nursery. I was told it was a type of fern. It doesn't look like the typical fern though. I would like to know what it is and how to care for it. Thanks! |
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| Yes, this is a fern. I don't know the name, but it's easy to take care of. As you can see, it has two different fronds. Immature fronds on a young fern are sometimes different from the mature ones. And some have male fronds and female fronds that are different from each other, but I think in this case, they're immature. |
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| It is a fern - they are not my thing but maybe Pteris cretica 'Parkeri'? |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 13:36
| ferns tend to like a drink.. and then to be let to dry thoroughly ... double check me.. but do NOT over water it ... ken |
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- Posted by LittlePeapod (My Page) on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 14:19
| Here is another view of the plant. I looked up pictures of pteris cretica parkeri, and I don't think it's the same plant. I'm not familiar with the care of ferns. I hope I don't kill this cute plant. |
This post was edited by LittlePeapod on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 14:50
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| Undoubtedly, Doryopteris sp. Rgds |
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- Posted by LittlePeapod none (My Page) on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 16:38
| Thank You! I think you are correct! I can't find much information on this plant. How do I care for this plant? It seems as if this is a type of antenna fern? Does that mean that the antennas look different than what's on the bottom? |
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| Doryopteris has got two different fronds, the tallest are fertile and the lowest are sterile. It needs enough air humidity. Rgds |
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