How Do You Identify Fern House Plants?
Even without showy flowers, ferns make lovely additions to your home or office. These plants are some of the oldest on Earth. Rather than flowers and seeds, ferns reproduce by spores, which are found on the underside of fern leaves or fronds. Spores and fronds provide the best means to identify fern houseplants. Though many native ferns such as ostrich have ornamental uses, some ferns available as houseplants may include exotic species. A horticultural guide will provide the best assistance. Bear in mind that some species can be difficult to identify. Identification to the genus level and not the exact species may be the best you can do. Observe the general height of the fern. Is it less than 1 foot tall? Is it over 3 feet tall? Height can be an identifying trait with some houseplants. Look at the arrangement of fronds on the fern. Is there only one type of frond present or are there two distinct types? Some ferns have separate reproductive structures on fertile fronds. Observe the sha
