Friday, November 18, 2011

Where is the sycamore tree that dan and little ann carved their names in red fern grows?

where is the tree exactly on the illinois river?

Where is the sycamore tree that dan and little ann carved their names in red fern grows?
You might ask again in Books and Authors. This is the Genealogy category.


How can I get my Australian tree fern to produce fronds after over-wintering with straw in crown?

In the spring, you need to fertilize it. Make sure that your fertilizer has enough phospherous in it for limb production.





I would check with your local greenery or any place that specializes in plants to see what mixture of fertilizer you need in your location.





I wish you well...





Jesse

How can I get my Australian tree fern to produce fronds after over-wintering with straw in crown?
LEPTOSPERMUM laevigatun. (no wonder Captain Cook called them Tea Trees!) use it's leaves as a tea and you'll never get scurvy! I've been grow'n like weeds for years. as long as they have good drainage, they are happy campers. here is the grow'n and bloom'n secret... feed um with Mu*****d. (Sorry, can't plug the brand name %26amp; turn my advise into spam.) Lets just say they love acid food. Like the popular kind found in the blue box at any garden center. Follow lable directions %26amp; give um a shot of liquid, acid food now %26amp; they'll love for it!

wesley

How do i maintain my maintain an aquatic plant called the indian fern so that it wont wither in an aquarium??

i need to know the stuff that i need so that these plants can survive...

How do i maintain my maintain an aquatic plant called the indian fern so that it wont wither in an aquarium??
These may be of some help: http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Plantdi...


http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/12/cera...





Since you only gave the common name, not the scientific name, I hope this is the plant you meant. Sometimes in pet stores, plants and animals get common names changed.


Is wallpaper still made, with the fern leaf pattern?

leaf it out your showing your age,you will be putting 3 flying ducks up next

Is wallpaper still made, with the fern leaf pattern?
yes homebase
Reply:As a matter of fact my late uncle left me his entire stockpile.
Reply:Laura Ashley will come by and draw the stuff right on the wall...or maybe P can do it...
Reply:That is not a very poetic question. I don't know.
Reply:Yes they do. I have seen it online in a few places. Check here:





http://www.google.com/products?sourceid=...


Is the book WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS good?

i need to read sertain books for homework and i was wondering if its anygood aspecially for kids between the ages of 11 to 13. Is it hard or is it easy? please help me!











whats it about?

Is the book WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS good?
GREAT book, TERRIBLE movie.
Reply:It's a great book, kinda sad though. Read it, it's worth it.
Reply:Yes, very good story! Esp for 11 to 13 age group and well any other age group.





Enjoy the read!


I certainly did.
Reply:yes that is a very very very good book=]
Reply:It's very good, one of the best I read in Middle School. It was extremely sad also, it's definitely a good read.
Reply:It's a very good book...just reading the title in your question brought back some really excellent memories!





It's just right for your age group; you won't find it too hard to read.





Try to go in not knowing the whole story first, it's more fun that way.
Reply:YES! I read that book when I was in 6th grade. It made me cry, that only shows you how good a books emotional aspects though. It's pretty easy with some pretty strange wording at times but other than that an AMAZING book. It's about a boy who gets two coonhounds and eh, you'd have to read the rest to figure out what happens to the trio. : ) I highly suggest you read that book however.
Reply:It's a good book, but if you don't like animals, then Don't read it! i dont like animals ( i dont hate them either but i'm just not an animal person) it was ery boring for me, however for my friend natalia, she loved it. it was the best book in the world to her!
Reply:the books alright...yes, it's good for ages 11 and 13. Here's a summary:


http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/redfern/su...
Reply:I listened to it on books-on-tape several years ago ( was probably something like 10 thru 14). I remember liking it then. It was about a boy and his two dogs. I think they were hunting dogs- a male and a female. The ending is somewhat sad, but overall, it is a pretty good book.
Reply:yeah that was a reallly good book


i cant tell you what its about...it willl ruin it( -_-)
Reply:real good its about a boy and his 2 dogs very touching
Reply:Very good story. Here is a plot summary:





In the opening scene of the novel, the main character, Billy Colman, a middle-aged man, is leaving work for the day. On his way home, he sees a dogfight - all the town dogs are attacking an obviously out-of-place redbone coonhound, who is fighting back valiantly. He steps in, scaring away the attackers, and coaxes the hound out. He sees that the hound is starving and dirty, and takes him home to feed and wash him. The dog leaves for his destination the next day, and Billy knows better than to stop him. Seeing a coonhound again makes Billy recall having two coonhounds as a boy. The remainder of the story is a flashback from his childhood.





Billy grew up in the Ozark Mountains on a little farm with his parents and three younger sisters. Billy's sole desire is to have a pair of coonhound dogs. He asks his parents for a pair of hunting hounds, but since the family is poor, all his father can offer him is a farm collie from next door's farm. Billy becomes physically sick for want of the dogs. Then he decides to earn the dogs himself after finding a magazine with a section that advertised dogs for sale. The magazine was discarded by fishermen. On the bank where they fish, Billy offers a prayer to God to help him get his dogs. Billy does odd jobs and sells food and bait to the fishermen to earn money. After two years, he earns enough, and his grandfather orders the dogs. When the paper confirming the purchase comes back, Grandpa tells Billy that someone will bring him to town next week to fetch his pups. However, Billy is too excited and walks to town that very night to fetch his pups from the train station in Tahlequah. After a couple of misadventures in town, Billy manages to get his pups. He carries them home in a gunny sack. On the way home he stops by the fishermen's bank, where he had first said his prayer. He tries to think of names for his dogs, but cannot think of any. Finally, he takes a look around and sees that a fisherman had carved the names Dan and Ann on a nearby tree. Billy decides to name his dogs Old Dan and Little Ann.





Billy realizes that Old Dan is the muscle of the team, since he is larger and more muscular. Little Ann was probably the runt of the litter, but she is a very bright dog. Billy trains his dogs with a coon skin after trapping one in a controversial method. He drags the coon skin along the ground to leave a scent, and he has his dogs follow the scent. He teaches them every trick he has ever heard of.





When hunting season comes, Billy is very excited and immediately starts out. His dogs rustle up a "coon", or raccoon and manage to chase it up the tallest tree in the forest, a sycamore. He knows that if he doesn't get the coon out of the tree his dogs won't trust him any more. He sets to work chopping down the tree. After a couple of days, the tree still hasn't fallen, and he is ready to give up. Billy then prays to God to help him bring down the tree. After this prayer, a strange wind blows the tree down without even rustling the branches of other nearby trees. His dogs get the raccoon and Billy decides that the wind was an act of God.





Billy goes out hunting almost every night. That winter, the price of coon skins is high due to a surge in popularity of their fur in the use of coats. He brings the pelts to his Grandfather's store to be sold. Together, he and Old Dan and Little Ann perform some amazing feats hunting coons in the Ozarks and earn local fame.





After a while, two boys from the Pritchard family challenge Billy. They claim that in their region there is an old coon who can disappear, and that their blue tick hound has never managed to bring this coon down. They make a bet with him that Old Dan and Little Ann could not manage to run down this coon. At first, Billy does not want to bet but Grandpa pushes him into it. Billy meets up with the Pritchard boys a day later to hunt the "ghost" coon. His dogs manage to tree the coon after a lot of clever tricks from the coon, but as the Pritchards promised, the coon disappears. The dogs are bewildered by this and, after a lot of searching, are ready to give up. Billy pays his bet. However, at the last minute, Little Ann catches the scent of the coon on the wind. It turns out that the coon's disappearance act was simple: he walked out to the end of a long branch and dropped down on to a fence post, which turned out to be hollow. Then he would hide in the hollow until the hunter(s) left. Little Ann figures this out, and they chase down the coon and Billy is about to kill the coon when he has a change of heart. He decides that he does not want to kill such a clever old coon. The Pritchard boys don't understand and call him a coward, but Billy doesn't change his mind. At this moment, the Pritchards' hunting hound walks up. The Pritchard hound attacks Old Dan while the elder Pritchard boy attacks Billy. Billy tells him to stop so they can separate their hounds, but the Pritchards are not worried since their dog is bigger and stronger than Old Dan. However, Little Ann runs in to help Old Dan. When the blue tick hound is about to die, The elder Pritchard then grabs Billy's axe and runs toward them, intending to separate them. He calls to the Pritchards to take care of their dog, but neither of them move. The Ruben trips while pulling up the axe, allowing Billy to grab his dogs. The younger Pritchard, Raine is shocked. Billy soon realizes Ruben had fallen on the axe, killing him.





Several weeks later, Grandpa enters Billy into a championship raccoon hunt, pitting Billy be against grown men and the finest hounds in all the country. Entrants come from Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and other states. Little Ann wins the beauty pageant at this hunt, earning a little silver cup. When they go hunting the first time, the pair of hounds tree three coons, qualifying them for the final round. During the final round, the pair tree one coon before a blizzard comes up. Billy, his father, Grandpa, and the judge lose track of the dogs. Finally, after half the night, they find them circling a tree in a gully. Billy's father chops down the tree and three coons come running out. The dogs dispatch two of them, but the third gets away. They need one more coon to win the championship, but since the blizzard is still going on Billy does not want his dogs to chase the coon for fear of them freezing. However, against his wishes, the dogs chase the coon. Billy and the rest of the company wait out the blizzard in the gully. In the morning, the hunters discover the two dogs covered with ice unceasingly running around a tree. All the hunters help Billy melt the ice off his dogs. Then they watch as the trio take care of the last coon. Billy, Old Dan, and Little Ann win the hunt and receive the championship gold cup as well as a jackpot.





With the money that Billy's hounds have earned, his parents have saved up enough for Billy's family to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma. This has been his mother's dream for a long time, since she wants the children to have a proper education. He takes his hounds out one evening and encounters a mountain lion (devil cat of the Ozarks), which the hounds fight to protect Billy. Billy helps them by swinging his axe at the cat. Old Dan receives a gash across the stomach among numerous other wounds. His entrails come out and he has to be sewn up by Billy's mother. Despite all their attention, Old Dan dies from the severe injuries and loss of blood at their home. With her companion gone, Little Ann loses her will to live and she dies lying by his grave. Billy's mother reveals to him that she and Billy's father had planned to let Billy remain with his dogs at Grandpa's place, since they knew how much he loved his dogs. However, she says that the Lord hates to see a family separated, and that this is a sign from Him to help the family stay together. As the family is about to move out the following spring, and Billy visits their grave one last time. A sacred red fern grows over both their graves. Billy recalls a local legend about how two Native American children had gotten lost in a storm and frozen to death lying next to each other. They were found in the spring time with a beautiful red fern growing over their bodies. It was said that only an angel could plant the seed of a red fern. The whole family is in awe of this rare and unique plant, and they carry the memory of the red fern with them to town. Billy never returns to the Ozarks but in his memories, he will always be with his dogs.


Has anyone read the series of books by Fern Michaels, the Sisterhood series?

I am on number 3 and let me tell you, Fern Michaels is one great author. This series is totally terrific. I would suggest if you are tired of the typical romance, if you are a woman, and you feel women in general have had a raw deal, try these books. The series isn't complete, there are more coming out this year.

Has anyone read the series of books by Fern Michaels, the Sisterhood series?
Thank you, I have just bought one of her books and am getting ready to read it. I'm glad to hear that I won't be disappointed, Thanks again.
Reply:I have read all of the sisterhood books so far,enjoyed them all,The Jury did seem rushed.Was not my favorite. Report It

Reply:Another series just came out this week!!!!! Report It

Reply:Yes,I am reading one right now ,it is all about a very rich woman who uses her great wealth and resources to help women who have been badly used by the justice system such as rapists and killers getting off free by the incompetence of the courts. She has two very able assistants,Charles who is a retired former British special policeman,and Nikki who is her ( dead) daughters best friend and also a lawyer.I t is one of the best books I have ever read. FERN Michaels is a great writer.

loan

When does the book Where the red Fern Grows take place?

I couldn't find it anywhere in the book and I have a report to do.

When does the book Where the red Fern Grows take place?
in the 20's or 30's, roughly during the depression error. between the world wars.


Is there a special way to trim fern?

I want the plant to become full, and although it seems healthy it looks rather thin...

Is there a special way to trim fern?
TRIM DEAD FRONDS AT THE SOIL


What species is a deciduous tree with fern-like leaves?

It grows to about 15' in height and is a common street tree in northern California. It has bright fall colors and small red pods similar to pepper pods.

What species is a deciduous tree with fern-like leaves?
Probably mimosa or Brazilian pepper. Mimosa looks like this: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im... Oh yes, there's also Chinese pistache.
Reply:I'm not sure if this is the one your looking for or not. But I'll take a guess at it anyway. And if I'm wrong, Please forgive me. (I believe it is a Tamarack tree.) Bob.
Reply:All the above previous suggestions are good.





Also there are varieties of Japanese Maple that have a fern or feather like leaf.
Reply:Sounds like maybe a honeysuckle tree, does it have thorns?
Reply:Being from the east side of the country, but in about the same zone, my first thought was the Larch family...don't have the Latin for that off hand, but it's worth looking into.


How do i treat a burnt fern? It was hot the other day and they shriveled up :(?

Water and wait. They'll most likely be back next growing season.





If you live in an area with sub-freezing winters, try not to let any perennial, shrub or tree go into winter without a good watering. -- if fall rains don't come, be sure to water.

How do i treat a burnt fern? It was hot the other day and they shriveled up :(?
Provided they are not totally fried, you could hang them in your shower and treat them to a steam bath. Ferns love steam from the shower and it seems to rejuvenate them. Right now it is just a wait and see kind of thing. However, if there is any green on it then there is hope.


Good Luck with your fern.

Textiles

What is the most popular fern plant out of all of the ferns in the world?

the boston fern

What is the most popular fern plant out of all of the ferns in the world?
I agree with them all. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is the most famous fern. In the garden (more temperate climes) I might think that Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) might rank highly for recognition as well.
Reply:Again, Boston fern. But in my area sword ferns do very well even in the ground. They are very difficult to get rid of.
Reply:aunt bea beat me to it....the boston fern by far


How can I kill common (or bracken?) fern?

I have turned over some rough ground to vegetables. The plot has/had a lot of ferns and the roots are proving difficult to dig out, they are just about a full spit down and are extensive. I dont want to use herbicides which make the ground unusable for any length of time.

How can I kill common (or bracken?) fern?
spay vinegar on them during a sunny day and i mean alot of vinegar. this is how i weed my garden. vinegar will kill any plant cause the vinegar burns the leaves.
Reply:bracken ferns can be quite noxious and just pulling them out often wont eradicate them.


if you are putting in herbs then your best bet would be to remove a lot of the soil then use a glyphosate based herbicide that becomes inactive after 24 hours (like round up). then add more soil organic fertilizer to fill it to the required level.





Simon.


What is the theme of Fern Hill by Dylan Thomas?

I always have trouble understanding themes and have trouble finding them. I know it has to something with childhood and time, but what does it say?

What is the theme of Fern Hill by Dylan Thomas?
I have only just read this, and so haven't been able to absorb it all....my immediate reaction is to say it is a poem about nostalgia, a longing for a time long past, a longing for a more natural world that follows the rhythms of nature and the farming community. The theme could just be called Remembering, as that is what he is doing. He is an adult remembering his childhood and youth, a time less complicated than the present.


Where can i find a COMPLETE list of EVERY book Fern Michaels has ever written?

Every list I have found does not have a complete listing.

Where can i find a COMPLETE list of EVERY book Fern Michaels has ever written?
Google and Amazon..
Reply:This page here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fern_Michae...
Reply:personally...i think wikipedia is the best thing to turn to...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fern_Michae...
Reply:Post your question with the Librarian at the Library of Congress' website at: loc.gov. If it is listed as a book, they have the answer.
Reply:Ebay or Amazon.com
Reply:wikipedia,,, or google her name,, or amazon.com,,,, or go to her website www.fernmichaels.com
Reply:go to google and type in books written by fern michaels. And then if that doesnt work go to ask.com and put in what are all the books written by fern michaels you can rephrase that if you would like


rephrase means: put into a different order of words. Good luck =]


Just telling you what it meant just incase you didnt know (rephrase)

barber

Why is my air fern shedding and becoming so dry??

I have it on the kitchen window sill. It was doing very well there midsummer. It was sending out long shoots and looked very green and happy. Now it just will not stop developing dry and dead ends. Dirt is moist, no one appears to be touching it. I remove dead stems with scissors. I can't think what might have changed. I hate to watch it dwindle away.

Why is my air fern shedding and becoming so dry??
This is presuming that you have an "Asparagus fern," which some people call an "air fern." Asparagus ferns are Asparagus setaceus, a member of the lily family (see the link below for a picture). There were "plants" sold for a while called "air ferns" that were some sort of dyed seaweed, but of course, those won't grow.





"Dry" is your clue; it's not humid enough where your plant is. Get a clear saucer (such as you'd put a plant in to catch drainage); fill it with pebbles, and fill THAT with water ALMOST to the tops of the pebbles. Set the plant on it, and it will help increase the humidity in the vicinity of the plant. Be sure and keep an eye on the water level in the saucer; you may be surprised at how fast the water evaporates. Keep the water level below the bottom of the pot so that it doesn't develop rotted roots.





You can also use a cool-mist humidifier to increase the humidity in your room in general; most people don't realize how dry their houses are, especially once you turn on your heat for the fall. A higher level of humdity is good for you AND your plants! :-)
Reply:Definition of FERN


http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fern


fern (fûrn)


n.


Any of numerous flowerless, seedless vascular plants having roots, stems, and fronds and reproducing by spores.


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Since ferns do not have seeds but rather reproduce by spores that what you have is not a fern. Perhaps a relative of the fern.


The asparagus fern has several varities some are edible asparagus and some are ornamental.


Maybe what you have is the ornamental asparagus


fern. Because THEY do have seeds.


Propagating asparagus fern: By seed


(must be fresh) or by division. It's most readily available as started plants.


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Link for possibilities of care


http://home.howstuffworks.com/asparagus-...


*****Growing asparagus fern:******


Key factors to good growth include moderate water, a rich, well-drained soil, and full sunlight. Asparagus fern will tolerate low light (even existing satisfactorily as a house-plant), but growth will be diminished. Asparagus fern is a gross feeder; at planting use a slow-release fertilizer lasting summer long or feed weekly with a water-soluble fertilizer mixed at half the recommended strength.


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What is commonly called


In stores are also sold as "air plants" and "air moss".


Actually the skeletal remains of a tiny sea animal called Sertularia, a distant relative of coral. The skeletons look like ferns and have extremely fine foliage. They are then dyed green.


Open the link below for the real scoop.


http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/PLANT...


WHAT EVER KIND IT IS GOOD LUCK!
Reply:The season is changing. Some plants are effected by this~b/c the house climate is changing too. The nights are cooler and you do have it on a window sill~my plants go in the bathroom for a week or so when they turn punky. It's like a mini greenhouse! See what happens. I put one of those Molly hooks in the ceiling right over the tub...serves as a plant triage area. Doesn't look bad either. Good Luck.
Reply:I don't know
Reply:The humidity in the air has changed with the changing seasons. Try misting it every few days after you have cut the dead away.
Reply:You say your air fern is growing? I hate to break it to you, but an air fern isn't even a plant. It is a dead sea creature that has been dyed green and sold as an "air fern". You are right in that your "air fern" may be too dry though. Try moving it somewhere it will get a little humidity. I have one and I keep it in my bath room and has kept it's color and shape for years.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_fern


http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/PLANT...


Sorry :(





Edit:


I've never heard of someone calling an asparagus fern an "air fern". However, if you are referring to an asparagus fern then the same procedure would hold true for it. It needs lots of humidity to do well and you can either hang it in your bathroom or setting it in a saucer of pea gravel and water will help dramatically. I also have an asparagus fern and it lives in the bathroom as well. Ferns of all types absolutely love the steam that comes from the shower.


Good Luck and I'm sorry if I misunderstood but I only know of one "air fern" and that's the dead sea creature I mentioned above.
Reply:They aren't alive, just a sea creature dyed green. There is however, The Rose of Jericho, Resurrection plant, or Anastatica hierochuntica It's a primitive plant with the ability to look dead and come alive. RScott


Should I re-pot a Boston Fern that I just got today? It's very bushy and beautiful but some of the?

leaves (branches, fronds, stalks, I don't know what they're called) were broken from being mishandled at the store so I trimmed the damaged ones. I noticed the pot is rootbound and packed REAL tight and wondered if I can separate the fern into several smaller holders or will it cause it to die?


I've never had one of these before and usually do best with plants that thrive on being ignored.


I appreciate any advice. Thanks.

Should I re-pot a Boston Fern that I just got today? It's very bushy and beautiful but some of the?
One of the attributes of the Boston fern is that it can easily be divided to create more potted ferns for your home. If you have an overgrown Boston fern, simply remove it from the pot and carefully divide the root ball using a pruning saw or other sharp tool. Even a kitchen knife works well for this.





Separate the roots and untangle the foliage, then place the newly divided fern into a new pot. Ferns like well-drained soil, so use loose, well-draining potting soil. You may want to add perlite -- the white pellets that aid in soil drainage.





Tip: Ferns do like humidity, but using a plant-mister may cause brown spots on the fronds. A better method of providing humidity is placing the potted fern in a pebble-filled tray, and adding water into the tray until it just covers the pebbles. As the water evaporates, it will provide the necessary humidity to keep the fern healthy.
Reply:I have never replanted one either. But having many ferns before they do tend to shed, in the summer I like to spray them with water and on occassion take them outside for a spray from the hose and let them sit out there for awhile to dry off a little. In the winter I occasionally put them in the bathtub and let the shower water them really good. They like indirect light but not hot summer light hitting straight on them through the window, they will burn if it gets too hot for them. I ususally spray them twice a week in the summer and once a week in the winter. They do better if you hang them too.


Good Luck.
Reply:They are fronds. Most ferns when moved tend to shed. I would wait a bit for it to get a bit used to being in a new place before I started to cut it up.
Reply:Now is an excellent time to re-pot the plant and help it get started in your climate. I do not believe you have to at this time though. If you choose to repot break the plant up into 2 or 4 parts and repot into 12 inch pots with a good potting soil. Water and keep moist but not wet and they should take off just fine. filtered light is best and misting your fern with water will keep it healthy. Do not set it in direct sunlight like 12 hours a day. filter light is best but direct sunlight for 4- 6 hours is great. Fracts are what they are called--the branches


Would anyone know of a good suggestion for a fern or other similar plant for outside during the winter?

Autumn Ferns or Holly Ferns are two types of "Hardy" ferns....they will stay green even during freezing weather. There are several other types of hardy ferns, too.

Would anyone know of a good suggestion for a fern or other similar plant for outside during the winter?
Where are you? It matters . There are some hardy evergreen ferns for cold climates , such as Christmas Fern( Polystichum acrostichoides) . Not sure if they'd stay green without snow cover during the worst cold . (I.e ., in a pot , for ex. )





There are also some evergreen, hardy bamboos. Not familiar enough with bamboo to know if any of them have the finely-textured foliage that you seek .
Reply:Down south, we grow rye grass. Camellias are now in bloom in the south and will be for several more months, next, I think in Feb. comes the Japanese Magnolias.





Hard to tell you, not knowing your climate.
Reply:If you are in the south, holly ferns are wonderful. If you want a boston fern look, try a Kinmberly queen. They grow in the ground in zone 8a.


What type of fern would be best to grow indoors with low light?

Ferns to try indoors


Bird's Nest fern (Asplenium nidus)


Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum)


and Brake Ferns (Pteris sp)


The holly fern is the most adapted to low humidity. And looks like holly. One variety of this fern has leaves shaped like a fish tail!


The birds nest fern is the big momma of the group!LOL


Brake ferns come in many varieties and

rene

I have a very large(at least 6 ft x4 ft) stag horn fern that fell from where it has been for years?

I don't know what to do it is so large. I would like to attatch it to something and hang it up again. It seems OK, There is a large curve on the back side where it was attached. It doesn't seem to have soil or roots in that area. It is so large, I can hardly move it. And advice would be wonderful....Thanks, I would hate to loose it after all these years.

I have a very large(at least 6 ft x4 ft) stag horn fern that fell from where it has been for years?
you can pack the sheild part with spagnum moss to promote new root growth and attach it anyway you like. most of the shield part is acutally dead and busy growing its own little community garden so don't worry about hurting it too much when you reattach it. it might also be a good time to break it up and start a new ball with the younger growth.
Reply:Check with your county extension office. The master gardeners can tell you exactly how to handle the fern.


Good luck.


Is there any way to dwarf the size of a plant or fern?

for example if i had a plant but it will grow to big to keep in my house but i still want it in my room is their anything i could do to keep it from getting bigger without trimming it?

Is there any way to dwarf the size of a plant or fern?
yuo cuold keep it in a smallpot but the best way is to cut it at the top of the main stem as you would do to pine trees to stop them growing taller


How to grow a frangipani, fern or palm tree?

hi i would like to know how to grow any one of these plants i have all the trees and plants but i want to make double of them and in anyways like grafting seeding and please if you can give details and links

How to grow a frangipani, fern or palm tree?
The only tree i can help you with is the frangipani. Just break off a branch, and stick it in a pot full of potting mix. I have been told to dry the frangipani out first but they take just as well when you dont. Happy Gardening.
Reply:Yes you can double the fern and frangipani but i have never heard that you could a palm tree. For the frangipani just break it off and stick it in soil. The Fern you need to break off some of it and stick it in water and let the roots start to grow then plant it.


It does not take very long for them to start growing again.


Good Luck


This link will tell you what plants that you can do this with. Ferns are in here as well.
Reply:sorry can't help u. :(


Why is my indoor fern burnt on the ends?

IT's an indoor plant. It is in my bathroom and has a sky light above it, so it gets a reasonable amount of light.


Recently the ends have gone brown and crunchy.


I'm really upset about it because everyone used to think it was a fake plant, because it looked so perfect.

Why is my indoor fern burnt on the ends?
The chances are good that your fern is in an area that is too dry. Despite being in a bathroom, it may need another source of humidity. I would suggest using a clear plant saucer full of pea-gravel; over the gravel, pour enough water to come ALMOST to the top of the gravel, then set the plant on top of the gravel. As the water evaporates, it will create more humidity in the general vicinity of the fern.





Good luck!
Reply:angel. remove the ends that got burnt by the light and u can water it and it will grow back
Reply:change the soil, also, just to be safe. use black gold or some other high quality organic potting soil, and add a bit of outdoor soil to it, and mulch the top. this is my potting advice to everyone. oftentimes, house plants become so leached in their crappy supermarket soils, or overfed with chemical ferts that they just start to go crispy. it's all in the roots, my friend.
Reply:Mostly likely the problem is a lack of humidity. Ferns require a lot of humidity. I realize your plant is in the washroom however, I would spray additionally with a water bottle.

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How do I move some of the Stag Horn fern from my tree?

This thing has taken over the whole center of my tree, but I dont want to kill it removing some of it.


Help!!!

How do I move some of the Stag Horn fern from my tree?
A sharp knife ought to do it. Leave the central most portion intact. the If you're wanting to start some of the pieces off of it, the fertile fronds (antlers) may die off, but usually, the base will spout new fronds once the roots get establish.





If you don't want them, send them to me.:-) They're rather expensive in these parts.
Reply:I'd love to see the tree with the Stag Horn fern. It must be awesome. Just be careful in removing some of it. Good Luck!


How to reproduce Paltycerium bifurcata (staghorn fern)?

I know it is done with the spores, but how the spores are planted?

How to reproduce Paltycerium bifurcata (staghorn fern)?
Propagation of this fern from spores is very difficult. They usually are propagated from the small rooted staghorn ferns that appear at the base of the plant. Here is more information on propagation from spores if you are stout of heart %26amp; wish to attempt this approach:





"PROPAGATION: All kinds, except P. grande, produce small rooted Ferns from their bases. These may be detached and planted in a pan of sifted soil compost. They are held in place by pegging them down with pieces of wire bent to hairpin shape or with wooden pegs. The soil is kept moist and when they're large enough, they're fixed to their permanent spots as previously described. These Ferns may also be raised from spores, but this method is rarely used (except for P. grande, the kind that doesn't produce small plants), because it is a much slower process. The spores must be fully ripe. To test them for ripeness, a frond is gathered when the spores are brown and placed in a paper bag. This is hung in a position with good ventilation for a few days. The spores that are found at the bottom of the bag are ripe enough to plant. A deep pan or pot is almost filled up with rocks over which a layer of rough peat or moss is placed. The rest of the space is filled with peat moss and finely chopped sphagnum moss. The spores are sprinkled on top of the soil and are kept moist by setting the pot in a saucer of water. Growth is very slow, but when they're large enough to handle, they are lifted carefully and placed 2 inches apart in deep pans filled with similar compost, where they are kept moist until they're large enough to fix to their permanent positions."


Does any body know the name of a fern plant that when it is touched curls up it's leaves?

When I was a kid I was shown a fern that I do not remember the name of. That fern when touched curled up it's leaves and then when left alone uncurled them. I would like to find out the name of this fern if anyone happens to know it. Thanks

Does any body know the name of a fern plant that when it is touched curls up it's leaves?
That's a mimosa, also known as "sensitive plant".


How do I propagate a Fern Pine?

The cuttings my husband brought home have fruit on them.

How do I propagate a Fern Pine?
Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine --hardwood cuttings root readily. dip in rooting hormone, stick in well-drained medium and mist
Reply:you need to take it out for dinner and a movie

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I just bought a Boston Fern plant & was wondering best way to look after it?

Never had much luck keeping them alive, any pointers?

I just bought a Boston Fern plant %26amp; was wondering best way to look after it?
Well, have you tried feeding it rice? I believe that they are extremely interested in Oriental foods, including shrimp, so if you're on a maiden voyage somewhere, remember to bring a net and catch something.





Unfortunately, if the plant doesnt eat, it will become depressed and cut itself. Soon, limbs with fall off and it will become a pale colour. This case is the emoplant case, where there is no treatment, except for one. Fortunately, studies show that yelling and shouting at emo(plants) dont do anything, so dont do that. Through water on them to make their colour back to normal, haha.





The previous was a metaphore for cleaning emo people's makeup.
Reply:If you have good humidity and good indirect light and are ready to water more than once a week 1/2 your challenges are solved. Get a drop cloth and a deep bowl to soak it in for watering. A good deep soak may even get you by once a week for most weeks of the year.


But remember getting locked into a weekly schedule can be a mistake. Winter indoors means dry heat and more watering...the opposite of outdoors....and yea...keep your vac handy.


Good Luck


Why asexual reproduction is still important for both moss and fern plants?

Because in order to sexually reproduce they need to be in water. Without water, they would cease to be able to reproduce if not for asexual reproduction.

Why asexual reproduction is still important for both moss and fern plants?
Asexual reproduction is important because it is more resource efficient without taking in to account the benefits of recombination.





Read up on the "two-fold cost of sex."


I planted an asparagus fern that a friend dug up for me, should it be in full sun?

or should I put it in partial shade. It is in a clay pot with fresh potting soil and the roots were very well established. I was thinking maybe of putting it under my backyard tree.

I planted an asparagus fern that a friend dug up for me, should it be in full sun?
I have three aspargus ferns in pots they get shade in the morning until about 12 and then direct sun until the sun starts setting about 7 they love it they are outside already here in Montana and they will stay out there until october then I take them in the house for the winter and water just like all of my other house plants and they have bloomed the last two years-the blooms turn into berries that turn bright red around christmas. They will be a great addition to your outside flowers.
Reply:They need a lot of light, so I don't think it would do well under a tree. Additionally, depending on the type of tree, the fern may have to compete for moisture. (Some trees, like maples, are difficult to grow anything underneath. Others, like Oaks, have deeper roots and provide a less hostile environment). Asparagus ferns prefer to dry out between waterings, so perhaps moisture wont be a factor. Still, I don't think it will do well in the shade.
Reply:It will do best in part sun part shade area. It will look lush and green if you fertilize with Miracle-Grow for acidified soil loving plants. Will make a nice border for your tree. Ferns love water.
Reply:Just make sure it has some sun and keep it from drying out.
Reply:it needs to be kept moist and preferably to the north, like moss


How long do fern plants live and are they easy to care for? I live in Georgia and I was thinking about hanging

3 of them on my front porch.

How long do fern plants live and are they easy to care for? I live in Georgia and I was thinking about hanging
I have both Boston and Asparagus ferns that have lasted years! They LOVE humidity so keep them misted. If they are in hanging baskets, they will need more water than if they are in a container.





If you decide to buy them, make sure you replant them when you get them home. Use a pot one size larger than what they came in. Water with a mixture of a good plant food, such as Miracle Gro, and epsoms salts once every 2 weeks.





Bring them in the house before the first frost, and keep in the bathroom, if possible.
Reply:Just keep them well watered and bring them in when it starts to get cold. They will live a long time if you don't let them freeze.
Reply:I have Boston ferns on my porch, and they are pretty easy. I need to water them twice a week with the drought. I also use Jobe's fertilizing sticks. I haven't had good luck with Asparagus ferns indoors (not enough humidity, I think, and I didn't spray them frequently enough), but they may do well outside.
Reply:Ferns grow wild in my yard in Florida. I have killed many of them in the house here because I have overwatered them. Follow the instructions about repotting when you get home and misting them and don't let them freeze. They will also come back if they do start to die if you ignore them and stop overwatering and cut off the dead stuff, but don't over care for them. They are low maintenance, and I always over maintained. The ones in my yard live on the natural humidity and rainfall and when we water the yard they get water.

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How 2dry flowers on oasis, Crysanth base roses & fern on top?

Its the size of gateaux cake, The disply is pefect as it is. I dont want to box or frame them. They will will a dried flower centrepiece on dining table. Any suggestions. I m on a tight budget.

How 2dry flowers on oasis, Crysanth base roses %26amp; fern on top?
Use silica to dry the flowers. It keeps the flowers in more lifelike condition and they don't turn color.


5 pound can $20.40 on line


It's also sold at most craft stores and garden centers


http://www.craftbasics.com/pd_2610_-_flo...
Reply:Borax





The use of borax for preserving flowers has an advantage in that the flowers hold their shape and shrinkage is minimal. Generally the color of the flowers is assured except pinks and reds may vary. Time is of the essence, however. If the flowers remain in borax too long, they become brittle and lose their petals.





Generally, a mixture of half borax and half corn meal (white or yellow), sand or oat meal is recommended. The mixtures may be sifted and the borax used over and over. Some experts use a 1 to 5 and still others a 1 to 10 mixture. Experimenting will be necessary to suit individual techniques and preferences. Apply the same method as when sand is used. Lift the flowers from the borax mixture by gently running the hand under the flowers.





The individual must decide whether the flowers should be dried face-up, face-down, or horizontally. The form or shape of the flowers will determine the best method.





Sand Drying





Fine white sand, such as that found on the seashore, is the best. Use a cardboard box with holes in the bottom. Cover the bottom with newspaper and place one-half inch of sand in the box. Place the flowers face-down, stems and foliage in the box





and cover with additional sand. 7 to 10 days will be required. Then punch holes in the bottom of the box and let the sand drain. Do not pull the flowers from the sand as the petals and foliage may be destroyed.





Sand from the river and beach should be washed and baked in the oven until dry. This should be done twice. Fine builders sand is cheap and may be used without additional preparation.








Other Methods





There are many other materials that may be used for drying flowers such as using detergents. They may be used alone or mixed with corn meal at the rate of 1 part detergent and 2 parts corn meal. Kitty litter is also very absorbent and light in weight and may be used by applying the same techniques used for sand or borax methods of drying.


Can someone help me with a dying fern?

I do not know anything about them. All the leaves underneath are brown and dead. I just don't know how to take care of it.

Can someone help me with a dying fern?
Get a plastic one.
Reply:trust me ferns can grow everywhere what you have to do is





first do not plant it inside otherwise it will die from no sunlight so you can plant it outside or in a pot then you have to put the fern in a shady position but also gets light and what i do is every day i spray around the area and i have a side fence with shade clothe and i spray that to make the fern feel like it is in a colder climate and once you do that you can keep on watering them once every 2-3 days and make sure you give it a good water and it should grow if not you will have to say specificly of what you have done
Reply:water it well once or twice a week. mist it every day.


mine make do with one good weekly watering, but i spray


them very well daily. since they often grow around a


waterfall where there is mist in the air, i suspect the daily


spraying is what has kept them alive. the leaves do not


like to get too dry. do not give up on yours. i thought mine


had died while i was hospitalized and unable to care for


them but when i got back on my feet enough to resume


care new leaves, (fronds) began to appear. good luck.
Reply:Maybe you need to repot it, often times the roots get too crowded and tend to kill itself.


What type of tree has small pink fuzzy flowers in spring with fern like leaves and bean pods in late summer?

These trees grow wild in East Tennessee and the flowers smell like peaches. If you could help me with this question I would be very thankfull!

What type of tree has small pink fuzzy flowers in spring with fern like leaves and bean pods in late summer?
This is a mimosa, the "powder puff" tree.
Reply:These fragrant, beautiful trees are Mimosa and they can be a big problem when the seeds fall. They come up everywhere and are hard to pull up after rooting. If I could sell the pods or seeds, I would be very rich. Keep them under control and enjoy.
Reply:I believe it is mimosa tree or Albizia julibrissin.





Checkout the resource site below to see if the photo is correct. Should be the 4th tree down the list.
Reply:It sounds like a mimosa tree. We had a few even as far north as PA. Here is a good link for them, take a look, and you should be able to confirm if it the same as what you are thinking of:





http://www.forestry.auburn.edu/samuelson...





Have a great night :-)
Reply:Albizia, also called a Silk Tree.


The leaves close at night which is unusual.
Reply:Robinia hispida?


http://www.missouriplants.com/Pinkalt/Ro...
Reply:I live in SC, if the tree is fairly small with a grayish trunk it's a mimosa.


Why do we add sucrose in nutrient medium for fern tissue culture?

i'm doing a project that require us to grow fern gametophyte from plant tissue culture. I have to answer the qn for my report..

Why do we add sucrose in nutrient medium for fern tissue culture?
Sucrose is a carbon source. Fern spore can be find as humic acid or humate in the nature.
Reply:I have you an answer but, first here is some info to make it plainer. I am in the middle of an experiment with mutating Bermuda grass. Bermuda is autotropic plant (uses the light from the sun to fix Nitrogen, etc.) but most importantly is instrumental in the production of "STARCH" the energy source for the plant to grow and sustain life. I disabled the gene that enables Bermuda to use sunlight to produce starch (non-autotropic.) So now I use sucrose mixed into the water I give the plant. Now the plant uses "SUCROSE" for it's energy source witch is taken in through it's root system. Sucrose (sugar) is in crystal form and when mixed with water the crystal splits unto fructose and glucose. It's really the glucose that is the energy source (nutrient) that activates and sustains plant growth in your and my case. Some of us organic orientated gardeners use a little molasses diluted in water sprayed on the root system when transplanting plants for a extra kick start. Good luck.

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Ferns:Can you put a fern stem in a glass of water to develop the root system?

If you get a root hormone that might help when it comes to repropagating them. Use just plain top soil and the root hormone. Take the stalk, dip in water, dip in the hormone, place in the dirt. That might help, if it is been cut close to the root area.

Ferns:Can you put a fern stem in a glass of water to develop the root system?
No, division works the best and should be done regularly anyway.
Reply:No. They reproduce by spore or sometimes by division.
Reply:No, but they will multiply on their own, they put out runners underground. You can dig the new ones up and plant them elsewhere if you want.
Reply:No but you can just chop a big plant in half ,down the middle and you have two plants.


How to mount a Elk-horn fern on a board.?

Hoping someone can help me, I have to 2 small Elk-Horns that I would like to mount on boards but I have no idea where to start.


Are there any other clues to keeping Elk-horns I should know.

How to mount a Elk-horn fern on a board.?
I have found you 2 good sites that explains how to mount Elkhorn and Staghorn Ferns. They explain how to do better than I could.


http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/1998/ar...


http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/2006/...
Reply:you can make a potting pouch out of chicken wire, staple it or nail it to the board. Then fill pouch with sphagnum moss and whatever potting soil you are using for the plants. Keeping them moist is a bugger, so you might want to put a layer of moss then a "plastic baggie affair inside with a single drainage hole then soil and moss for effect.





This is how we mounted bromeliads, so I'm assuming the fern would be about the same. Also there are flat sided pots for mounting on walls.......you'll have to search the web a bit I imagine.
Reply:Here's how you go about mounting Elk horns.





Sneak up from behind real quiet like and jump on real fast and hold on for dear life!!! hahaha


What do we make of Fern Britton fraudently pretending that Ryvita was the secret to her weightloss?

when it was a gastric band after all.





I say fraud as she is collecting £200,000 from Ryvita and her dramatic weight loss inferred it was down to the product. Even her husband help cover up the crime by claiming her weight loss was down to more excercise and eating less.

What do we make of Fern Britton fraudently pretending that Ryvita was the secret to her weightloss?
I doubt she even eats the stuff.
Reply:she is a fat lying munta !
Reply:Silly cow, giving it all "ooh look at me living on a bite sized Ryvita a day", I used to like her better fat!
Reply:It is naive of anyone to believe that someone being paid to promote a product on television is actually using it. It never occurred to me that she was.
Reply:I'm gonna sue the cow! Got through 16 boxes of the stuff every day and put on a ton before her confession!
Reply:Its not a ******* crime you moron leave the poor girl alone she still lost the weight didnt she and could problably just about get a ryvita in her stomach, there ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE **** WIT
Reply:she is a money grabbing,ugly fat pig,who lies same as there phone in's.
Reply:Fern Brittion is merely shown advertising the product. The only person to associate weight loss with the product is the viewer.





Fern Britton did not lie but she was party to subconsciously deceiving people and she can't have been ignorant enough to not understand that.
Reply:in the grand scheme of things i cant really say i give a toss - i would probably say good on her for doing something about her weight because it just isnt healthy, she obviously needed help and hopefully it is the inspiration to help her keep an exercise regime and keep fit





she probably saw how the press hounded anne diamond and decided to keep schtum because - they have now done precisely that to her
Reply:She looks kinda deformed now.
Reply:That means you would have to sue everybody who does an advert. I don't remember her saying that ryvita was the reason for her weight loss. You need to grow up and realise people in adverts are just saying things because they're paid to and nobody thinks it's true. Having your stomach chopped up is a major operation, although I'm not sure if a band is the same as a stomach staple.





I do think it's a bit of a shame as she was like a role model to tell women they could have a nice personality and be clever to be successful, but she fell to pressure of the media who were nasty to her because she didn't look a certain way.





I used to have bulimia when I was a gullible teenager because of women's magazines and that and I was only a size 12. I thought that I was abnormal because my thighs weren't as skinny as my skins as the airbrushed photos showed that.





I wouldn't call her a celebrity as she has a proper job as a Tv presenter. Celebs are idiots like Victoria beckham who get rich by selling boring stories every week about their private life for other idiots to buy. If her only job was talking about her private life and lying about her weight loss to magazines every day then I might say something about it, but her job is to present a TV show and it's none of our business about her weight really, is it? It isn't as if she needs attention by talking about her private life all the time.
Reply:She just advertising them she didn't actual state the were the reason for her weight lose dumb ****!





Its like saying David Beckham is claiming that Pepsi cola is making him a top football - NO he's just advertising!!!





Or Carol Vorderman actual used first plus to consolidate a load of her debts - NO she didn't, it was an advert!!





Need any more examples???
Reply:She looks fine to me whether big or not, but honestly, who gives a stuff? There are more important things to worry about. No disrespect intended to anyone else here. It's just that the way people (in general) swallow this celebrity nonsense drives me round the twist.
Reply:its hard to say , you could say that about alot of adverts tho couldnt you. Certain trainers make you run better, deodorant ads claiming you will pull women etc...





I dont like the comments about her being a fat cow etc...no need for that.





If i got paid what she did i d do it but then im a skinny moo lol
Reply:I liked her , and thought she was down to earth. Not anymore, Ann Diamond pulled the same trick, whose next? They just look silly foolish women. I doubt Ryvita would have used Fern Britton if they had known she had a ryvita in her hand and a rubber band around her stomach. Left with the tiny stomach, she could have a whole cooked chicken in her hand, she can only eat so much.
Reply:It wasn't.





She dieted, exercised and worked hard to lose all that weight.





= )
Reply:lol. I'm not really bothered as most celebrities are frauds anyway but I bet she keeps well away from the ryvita stalls from now on lol...
Reply:Now she's been found out -loss of credibility! that's the price she will have to pay for fibbing and return the £200,000
Reply:What's fraudently Dave?





Fern Britton is Fern Britton's concern.Why would anyone care?
Reply:LOOK. The woman had a gastric band 2 years ago and has been on a strict diet and exercise regime ever since.





She has lost the weight with some help but mainly with WILL POWER.





Leave her alone, she's a lovely bubbly lady and she does not deserve this vitriol.
Reply:As someone that has always admired her, the way she lost the weight is irrelevant to me. There are points in celebrity life where they are entitled to their private life, lets just leave them alone!
Reply:don't care, not bothered, why would you seriously spend your money on that crap anyway, save yourself some money, stick some creme fresh and salmon on your empty coco pops box, you'll get the same result. Anyone who had bought a product just because a celebrity has endorsed it needs to get out more.
Reply:be a ryvita eater never on ya life
Reply:Oh wow an advertisers uses someone that has not used the product. Come on do you think them fit people on them tv shopping channels really used them exercise equipment. Or does your man on that annoying shouting add really clean his house so much.
Reply:Fern %26amp; her husband are liars,


plain %26amp; simply the lowest of the low.


there's nothing big or clever about lying.





I'm not impressed


Nor do I find it easy to excuse lying, no matter the situation.


but I'm not surprised, celebrities do it all the time.


lie that is.


jennifer lopez insisting she was in no hurry to shift her flabby belly after the birth of her twins,


then her friends let it slip, she's up at 5 every morning, with a personal trainer.


victoria beckham %26amp; her saying she hasn't had a boob-job.


pull the other one......................


they all bloody lie.


having millions means you're above everyone else!
Reply:to be perfectly honest, i really couldn't care how she's lost the wieght, and i don't mind her being assiciated and earning money from the ryvita people, if it encourages a few people in this disgustingly obese nation to start to eat properly.
Reply:I am in two minds on this one. One the one hand, she is a person with rights, and she should be allowed to do whatever she wants to herself. By not telling the public what she did, she hasn't broken any 'rule'. People in the public eye do not have to broadcast their private lives and decisions.





However, as a role model for the 'cuddly' woman, and as someone advertising a low fat food product, she does bear a certain responsibility to ensuring the public isn't duped into believing in something which isn't true. I don't know if she ever said diet and exercise was the secret to her weight loss. If she did, then this is somewhat misleading.





However, if you think about the consequences of her saying "actually, I had stomach surgery to lose the weight" rather than advocating diet and healthy eating, she would be in many ways MORE irresponsible. After all, everyone knows surgery should not be the answer to weight loss. It should always be through healthy means.





So really, the only loser here is Fern Britton herself. She has put herself through surgery when she could have lost weight the right way if she had put the time and effort in. I lost a lot of weight through diet and exercise, and I have kept it off. I see no reason why she couldn't have done that too. Instead, she has opted for surgery, where she is now limited to eating miniscule portions for the rest of her life, and now everyone knows what she did. More fool her.
Reply:If people r sooooo stupid t believe Ryvita or slim fast do the trick, why would you blame her?


She cashed in on people stupidity good for her.
Reply:but her weight loss was due to eating less, stupid ! and as for ryvita did it say anywhere in the adverts that she eats it and it made her lose 5 stone ? no ? i didn't think so. lol x
Reply:she is either going to lose the contract or already has.


Why do they call Dryopteris carthusiana shield fern?

how come Dryopteris carthusiana has the common name shield fern? is it because of the way it looks? plz answer and cite your sources so i know you are not just making up answers.

Why do they call Dryopteris carthusiana shield fern?
shield-shaped indusia ...http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkkYGGONHEi...

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I have an air fern, and the ends are becoming dry and brittle. What can I do to save it?

the ends have lost it's lusher, and it so dry, but the inside parts are still moist looking.

I have an air fern, and the ends are becoming dry and brittle. What can I do to save it?
get a spray bottle at the dollar store and put spring water in it and set to mist and give it a shot or two for a couple of days, and then continue at least once a week. the air conditioner is pulling all the moisture out of the home to try and keep you cool, but not leaving enough moisture in the air to sustain the plants.
Reply:Good question, mine is the same. The ends are light greyish while the center is nice and green.


Hmmm, check this out.


http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/PLANT...


http://www.fruitsofthesea.demon.co.uk/se...


I didn't know this!!! Hope this was helpful ;%26lt;)


What can I do to turn the leaves of asparagus fern from yellow ( lacks of water) to green as soon as possible?

It's very urgent and please help me out.


Thanks a lot!

What can I do to turn the leaves of asparagus fern from yellow ( lacks of water) to green as soon as possible?
Buy some Ironite - it will green it up without burning it. It comes in liquid or granular.





Sounds like a babysitting job gone awry! Good Luck!
Reply:Maybe try and give your plant some new soil with iron. A lot of plants turn yellow because of lack of iron. If you need it green by tomorrow, my best idea is to dig up your plant (roots too, we don't want it to die) and DYE (color) it in green food coloring and water. You would do this by putting the roots in the water for a little while, but not for an extended period of time because they might get too much water. Not sure if this will work, but that's how they dye flowers in flower shops. Your plant may be a little traumatized afterwards, so make sure you put it in good soil. Good Luck


What structure in the fern life cycle is analogous to the embryo in a seed?

How are the two structures similar? How are they different?

What structure in the fern life cycle is analogous to the embryo in a seed?
The spore is analogous to the seed. A spore, however, is different in that it is a single cell that has only one copy of each chromosome (haploid), and a seed is multicellular and has two (diploid). The spore develops into a plant called a gametophyte that can produce both sperm and eggs. These unite in the processes called fertilization, producing a "baby" fern called a zygote, which now has two copies of each chromosome (it is diploid). By normal cell division, this grows into the fern as we know it, the green leafy plant on the forest floor. The fern produces the spore (still diploid), and the cycle continues.


How to take care fern house plants?

My girlfriend under watered it then over watered it and finally she put it out side to get some sun...and left it out at night...in 38 degree weather.....how do we take care of Boston Ferns the RIGHT way?.....and how can I bring one back from the dead?

How to take care fern house plants?
it is easier to bring one back from the store


........... than it is to bring one back from the dead.


and would you want a zombie fern?


that being said


remove all the damaged foliage and stems


remove all dead roots and excess soil


repot the remaining living plant into a smaller pot (this will eliminate a lot of watering issues later.


ferns bright light, humidity, fertilizer that is acidic, water when they start to dry out.
Reply:Ferns need to stay moist, but not soggy; don't ever let the soil actually dry out. In their natural habitat, they are shaded by larger plants in a forest, so you don't want to put them in the direct sun. Keep them in a bright area, but not where they'll be in strong sunlight except perhaps early in the morning.





Ferns also need a LOT of humidity; I suggest putting them on a pebble tray so that the bottom of the pot rests on the pebbles, then fill the tray with water almost to the top of the pebbles. That way, as the water evaporates, the air in the vicinity of the plant will be humid. Of course, if you happen to have a cool-mist humidifier, that will work nicely. Also be sure to keep it away from heat registers, air conditioners, and areas where people might walk by and brush it a lot.





If there are any fronds (the curled-up parts) left at all, your plant can probably survive. Don't feed it until it has recovered a bit. It will take some time, but if there are any living fronds, it's just going to require some patience. Good luck!
Reply:first, if it has undergone the trauma you've described, give it a major haircut. Take scissors and cut it down short. after a thorough watering, lift the pot and get an idea of its weight when well watered. thump the pot...get an idea of the sound. eventually you'll know if it's time to water by either of these two methods...do not water again until it is 90% dry. you will also be able to "see" if it needs water by the leaf color and condition.


obtain a mister/spray bottle and after they are 3-6 inches begin mist them daily. No strong fertilizers...use a weak liquid solution very infrequently ( not very often at all.) the misting and bright light ( no direct sun unless morning only) is key. they will come back like gang busters..during the summer months you will be able to hang them on the patio...misting is important when outdoors.
Reply:i'm sorry i can't answer about bringing them back to life.. i know that ferns grow better in the shade though, i always find them growing where there is shade.


with most plants, over watering makes the leaves go yellow. under watering makes them wilt - sometimes spraying the leaves with a mister keeps them from wilting and there's no need to water them if they stop being wilted a little while later.


if it looks dead, it maybe just the outer.. you can try pruning the branches until you see green within the stalk, that means there's some life left in it, cut away all the dead parts and wish for the best.. hope this helps.. ferns are lovely plants :) i hope your fern recovers well and soon.


also if the soil is drenched probably best to remove it and put it in well drained soil.. but if the roots have rotted its probably too late :(
Reply:It may be a gonner. I always kill them, from lack of watering. They like high humidity...a spritz a day. And water them before the soil feels dry...a couple of times a week. If you can keep it semi alive for the rest of the winter, then put it outside and baby it all summer, maybe it will rouse. Good luck!

Gumps

What should I do? I have a fern hanging from my front porch and a bird keeps going there to build a nest.?

How can I politely keep her out?

What should I do? I have a fern hanging from my front porch and a bird keeps going there to build a nest.?
We had the same problem last year with a pair of morning doves and they are back this year, but in a more acceptable location. We deter them from nesting where we don't want them to using a combo approach. First, they don't like movement, so stick a twirly bop in the center of the fern. You can find them at bike shops (kids attach them to their bike handles), discounters and the Big Lots for 50 cents or the kind that can be suspended from a tree that has several spinners for $4. Then whenever you see her collecting twigs and nesting materials in the basket, wait til she's out and about, take a gloved hand and remove the nesting materials. She will become frustrated in short order and relocate. In a sense, you are re-training her, but if it is a morning dove be aware that they are creatures of habit and will attempt to do it again next year. It took us 2 seasons to get ours out of the hanging basket and then we used the same system to discourage them from nesting on the patio cover above the BBQ grill and now she finally moved to a harmless jasmine trellis, so just know they may not initially relocate to an ideal place...
Reply:If you can't deal with the bird nest, then move the location, of the fern. Please do it before they get too serious about nesting. I would just leave the nest.
Reply:Either move the fern or leave the bird alone.
Reply:Water around it. IT's cool to have baby birds.


What's the botanical name of the fern that is used in rose bouquet?

It has deep green foliage and very pretty.


I'm trying to plant it in my garden for my cutting flowers.

What's the botanical name of the fern that is used in rose bouquet?
Are you talking about "Leather leaf" fern? This is the most commonly used fern in the floral industry. Botanical name is Rumohra adiantiformis. I have only seen it as a cut product for florists and not sure you can get it as a plant for the garden. There are many ferns out there that would work for arrangements though.

kids clogs

My Boston Fern has little oblong spots on underside, is this normal?

The spots are lined up perfect on the leaves and come off when you rub or scatch them. I think they are some sort of insect but my husband says they are seed. Can any one tell me what it is.

My Boston Fern has little oblong spots on underside, is this normal?
Those are the spores that are the fern's equiavlent of seed. They're completely normal :-)
Reply:Yes, they are spores.
Reply:They are the spore-factories. All ferns reproduce that way, and it's perfectly normal.


What is the main conflict of Where the Red Fern Grows?

hello i need to know what the main conflict of where the red fern grows by wilson rawls. i just cant seem to find it . is it man vs nature or man vs society. please i need help.

What is the main conflict of Where the Red Fern Grows?
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that this is for school... ?





I'll see what I can do to help. First of all, the definitions:





Man vs. Society:


This conflict typically refers to problems brought on by cultural traditions or concepts.





Man vs. Nature:


This conflict typically pits a character against forces of nature.





What are some of the biggest conflicts in Where the Red Fern Grows? How about when the dogs treed a coon in the tallest tree in the river bottoms? Billy had made a promise to his dogs that if they treed a coon, he'd do the rest. The giant tree is now all that stands in his way, and he has to, in a sense, "conquer" the tree in order to keep his promise to the dogs.





Or how about when Billy enters the championship coon hunt and encounters the snowstorm? His grandfather disappears after a fall, and everyone fears that he may have frozen to death. Billy fears the same for his dogs. In this scene, all of the characters must do what they can to stay alive and help each other during the snowstorm.





And, of course, there's the final conflict of the book, where Billy and his dogs are attacked by a mountain lion, and they must do everything they can to survive.





I hope these examples point you in the right direction of the answer. :)
Reply:Its about a boy and his two hound dogs. This teaches responsibility, commitment, and courage. the main thing is the best hunting coon dog. this boy wants these hound dogs but has to work really really hard to earn them himself. his family could also use the money for the household.
Reply:Where the Red Fern Grows - Wilson Rawls





I have found 4 summaries for you to look at, via the links below.





http://www.antistudy.com/search.php?titl...





http://www.freebooknotes.com/book.php3?i...





http://litsum.com/where-the-red-fern-gro...





These links will give you a summary of the book, character analysis, plot and much more, so that you will be able to answer literary questions. A short extract is included as an example of what you can expect from the summary.





Determination: Nearly every action by Billy and his dogs is an exercise in determination. To start with, Billy demonstrates great determination in simply getting his dogs‹he works odd jobs for two years to save up enough money to buy the hounds, then walks through the night to pick up his hounds.





http://www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/t...





Good luck.





Kevin, Liverpool, England.


How can I revive a boston fern from dying?

It was a very healthy plant but since it is inside the house the fronds are turning black and brown.

How can I revive a boston fern from dying?
This fern needs a ton of light and refrain from watering at night. Plants and vegetation are prone to disease at night.


Do not water more than once a week unless you house is too dry, then twice a week.


You might also try going to any store that sells plant food and getting some good fertilizer, not to high in nitrogen.
Reply:Typically they fill their pots with roots that take the place of soil and thus there is no organic material to hold water.


Sounds like your fern is dyeing of thirst.


So soaking now and then is the only route to go.


In their native habitat they thrive in moist, low light areas, beneath the tropical canopy. Too much light will cause their leaves to bleach out.
Reply:Depending on your climate, Boston ferns love a rest cure outside. I have had them turn brown and look terminal. With a hair cut and regular soaking, they bounce back. Often the soil they grown in simply can't absorb water so an overnight soak is the only way to really dampen them. They don't want to remain wet and so you should do this once a week. They love light and should be kept away from heat sources. If you can have two ferns, one on stage and the other resting in a bright light situation ready to fill in, you should have better luck.
Reply:Bostons like evenly moist dirt. Lift the pot. Light = dry, aerate and water. Heavy = wet, drain and let it dry out some. Water weekly. Miracle gro all the kids in the house mildly, bi-weekly.