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The development of the leaves in each of the ferns happens through circinate prefoliation, this means that the leaf first unrolls, making a stick shape.
Regarding the reproduction of this plant, it goes through structures known as sori and these have different shapes. These have a taxonomic value, which helps to make specific genera or species distinct.
Characteristics of ferns
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Ferns are plants that will not produce flowers or seeds. Most are herbaceousalthough there are some arborescent species.
The stems will be known as rhizomes and can grow horizontally under and above the soil surface. Likewise, There are species that grow more erect and are climbers. Most are covered by scales, while some are covered with hairs. The scales are lanceolate or orbicular. While the hairs can be unicellular or multicellular.
Fern leaves are also known as fronds. They are monomorphic in most species, although they are dimorphic in some specific species. The blades will be described as pinnate or simple, but generally have a pinnate division pattern.
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Some types of ferns
asparagus ferns
The asparagus fern or Asparagus aethiopicus, It is also known as foxtail fern in the northern hemisphere. It is a species that originates from South Africa. Grown as a houseplant in cold climates or as an ornamental plant in urban gardens or in pots outdoors in warm and temperate climates.
monkey tail fern
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The fern Matteuccina Struthiopteris or monkey tail fern It is one of the varieties of edible ferns. They are very popular in Canada and are consumed mainly in April and May. This type of fern will grow in wetlands, near lakes and streams. When its shoots are collected, it should be recognized very well because some are not edible, for example the cinnamon fern, which has a much more yellowish covering.
Boston Fern
The Boston fern is from the genus nephrolepsis, which is also part of the polypodiaceae family. This is a fern very popular in home cultivation. He will stand out for his long branches that emerge directly from the ground and are furrowed by a variety of small leaves on both sides. This generates shapes that are reminiscent of a spear or sword with a downward curve.
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He green of its leaves is homogeneous, dark and elegant. Its growth occurs mainly in the horizontal axis. Its reproduction is by spores, which are found on the underside of the leaves.
Fern care
If you want to have ferns in your home, you must take into account the following care:
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1- As a general rule, ferns they should not be without lightalthough it is important that it does not receive direct sunlight, except in some very specific cases.
2- They require a constant watering and your pot should have holes for drainage.
3- When there are high temperatures, such as in summer or spring, it is recommended to fertilize it slightly.
4- The leaves in poor condition must be removed so that the growth of the fern is favored.
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