Maidenhair (Adiuntum something):
Staghorn (Platycerium bifurcatum) and some little hen and chicken ferns in a tarrerium (Asplenium bulbiferum)
Nephrolepis (back), and 2 mystery ferns (bought them in an unsorted clearance lot):
I’ve got some of other ferns outside and in other places, but its dark rn so I can’t take photos. Will post them tomorrow when its light outside.
Its so hard to pick a favourite I love them all so much. I’d like to try to grow some from spore soon, would love to know what ferns your growing/your favourites too
These are absolutely beautiful :)
My favorites are maidenhair ferns, and sword ferns. The former are so delicate and pretty, and the latter are robust and shade-loving.
Yea I love those both too, another of my favourite are shield ferns, for their beautiful brown and dark green colours, unfortunately I wasn’t able to keep mine alive which was sad.
Anyways here’s an update with more of my ferns I’m growing:
My family heritage staghorn (originally my grandads):
Some NZ native maidenhair (Adiantum aethiopicum) and another native fern I forgot the name of (bottom left)
Some wild native Rasp fern (Doodius australis) looking lovely and pink. Who’s growth I’ve been encouraging:
There’s lots of wild ferns around to, including giant tree ferns. These photos here are just the ones I’m currently somewhat cultivating.
I’ll have to snag some pictures of ours after work :)
That sword isn’t THAT neon green in real life, but is a very healthy new green. The fiddleheads have just leafed out :)
Your ferns are beautiful! What maidenhair is that first photo cos its huge and I love it
Thank you! I believe it’s a Western maidenhair (Adiantum aleuticum). They are hardy enough to survive snow.
They grow quite well in this climate, even in pots. After a year or two of getting established, they create massive root systems and then become gigantic like this one :)
