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Though we call them ‘tropical ferns’, not all ferns grow under tropical conditions. In fact we can make the following distinction:
A clear difference is that tropical ferns are absolutely not resistant to frost, while some subtropical ferns have no problem surviving a few degrees below zero. Applications With their high ornamental value, ferns are the right choice anywhere. Tropical ferns are particularly popular: 1. as table fern; Wide variety Tropical ferns stand out for their variety in colour and shape. Most ferns are green, but some have beautiful variegated, red or even blue leaves. Sizes of tropical ferns differ greatly as well, their height can range from 25 to as much as 600 cm. Favourite The most well-known and favourite species is Nephrolepis, also called “ladder fern”. Some ferns distinguish themselves clearly with their leaf shape that in some cases even makes them unrecognisable as fern. The “bird's nest fern” and the “roundleaf fern” are good examples of that. Propagation Most ferns are propagated using spores. Some types however, only propagate vegetatively. Those species are propagated using “tissue culture”. The latter also applies to Nephrolepis. Water Ferns are easy plants, they just need a lot of light (no bright sun) and water. Ferns need less water during the winter season. Do make sure your ferns are not too close to radiators or heaters to prevent them from withering. |