48 Types Of Ferns

November 17, 2024 Post a Comment

48 types of ferns

When attempting to identify a fern, its important to look closely at one of the fronds, to turn it over and look at its underside for reproductive structures, and also to examine the frond's stalk making note of its color and texture.

What are the rarest ferns?

Tutwiler's Spleenwort Tutwiler's spleenwort, Asplenium tutwilerae, is one of the world's rarest ferns, known only from Havana Glen, Hale County, just south of Moundville. There, the fern grows on a steep eroding slope composed of puddingstone, a type of conglomerate rock, in a unique microclimate.

What is the most common fern?

Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston fern) This classic fern is the most common fern variety you'll see indoors. Its long fronds are lined with delicate sword-shaped frills.

What is the most beautiful fern?

Most Beautiful Ferns

Cotton Candy Boston Fern. Botanical Name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Cotton Candy'
Tricolor Fern. wingardium.deliciosa. ...
Orlando Fern. Botanical Name: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Orlando' ...
Rowerii Fern. Botanical Name: Pteris cretica 'Rowerii' ...
Lemon Button Fern. ...
Miniature Tree Fern. ...
Rosy Maidenhair Fern. ...
Staghorn Fern.

What is the easiest fern?

7 of the Most Popular and Easiest Indoor Ferns

Lemon Button Fern. A lemon button fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia) is one of the best beginner plants that you can get in your home.
Holly Fern. ...
Boston Ferns. ...
Staghorn Fern. ...
Bird's Nest Fern. ...
Rabbit's Foot Fern. ...
Maidenhair Fern.

What fern curls up when you touch it?

Mimosa pudica
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Caesalpinioideae
Clade:	Mimosoid clade
Genus:	Mimosa

What is the best outdoor fern?

Best Ferns for Gardens and Landscaping

Ghost Fern. This lovely fern is a hybrid between the lady fern and Japanese painted fern.
Ostrich Fern. These native, clump-forming ferns have a big presence in the landscape. ...
Leatherwood Fern. ...
Lady in Red.

Do ferns like shade or sun?

Plant ferns in part to full shade and rich, well-drained soil. In all climates, they need protection from afternoon sun to prevent drying and leaf scorch.

What is the easiest fern to grow outdoors?

Ostrich Fern Perennial ostrich ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) are easy to grow, happy in moist or wet soil that is slightly acidic.

What is a rainbow fern?

Selaginella uncinata, know as Rainbow or Peacock Moss forms a semi-evergreen, spreading mat of teal green to metallic blue, almost iridescent, foliage. Selaginella uncinata Rainbow/Peacock Moss has its best color in full shade and on new growth in spring. Fronds that come in contact with moist soil root easily.

What is the toughest fern?

Polystichum. Many Polystichum species are very hardy and are among the toughest ferns. They appreciate cool, moist, humus-rich soil in a position in shade or dappled sunlight, but can survive in drier brighter locations.

What is the best ferns to grow?

Browse our list of the best ferns to grow, below.

Adiantum venustum.
Asplenium scolopendrium.
Asplenium scolopendrium Crispum Group.
Athyrium niponicum.
Dryopteris erythrosora.
Dryopteris wallichiana.
Matteuccia struthiopteris.
Onychium japonicum.

What kind of ferns come back every year?

Perennial ferns are the perfect addition to any shade garden. They come in various shapes with interesting foliage looks and colors which pair well with other shade-loving perennials such as hosta, heuchera (coral bells), astilbe, and many others.

What fern grows straight up?

Kimberly Queen Ferns from Fresh from Florida® are a dense evergreen fern with a shapely form and gracefully arching fronds. Also known as the sword fern for its straight and narrow, upright leaves. It originated from Australia and it is easy to grow indoors and out.

What fern Do florists use?

Leatherleaf Fern, (otherwise known as Baker Fern - real name Arachniodes), is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family. Leatherleaf is a dark green glossy fern with triangular fronds and is commonly used in floristry as a foundation for floral bouquets and flower arrangements.

What is the softest fern?

Hardiness	6 – 8 What's My Zone?
Plant Family	Polystichum - Ferns
Exposure	Partial Sun, Shade

What is the largest growing fern?

Sphaeropteris excelsa, synonym Cyathea brownii, commonly known as the Norfolk tree fern or smooth tree fern, is probably the largest fern species in the world. It is endemic to Norfolk Island, in the Pacific Ocean near Australia and New Zealand. It is named after the botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858).

What ferns are low maintenance?

Silver brake, bird's nest, button fern, and Boston fern all do very well indoors and are low-maintenance. Silver brake and bird's nest can grow fairly tall, while button fern and Boston fern stay a bit smaller. Otherwise, since they're relatively low-maintenance, you can safely pick your fern based on appearance.

Do ferns like deep or shallow pots?

Most ferns develop shallow root systems, so shallow pots or pans are best. To maintain the proper balance of root systems and space, some ferns, depending on growth rate, need repotting several times a year.

What fern stays small?

The most petite of all the Maidenhair Ferns, Adiantum microphyllum is a frilly little beauty. What is this? A perfect choice to add some delicate texture to green space. Sadly, the convenient size doesn't make it any easier to grow.