FAQ
How to tell if a fern is male or female?
A female fern is another name for Lady Fern. Both names are due to the way the sori are hidden on the undersides of their fronds. A Male Fern is another type of fern which you can identify by its deeply divided leaves that come out from the stem in opposite pairs.
How to identify a Boston fern?
A Boston fern, or a sword fern, has blue-green once divided fronds that tend to arch as they grow older. This type of fern is lush and can be a great asset for clear air in your home.
What is the most common fern?
Among houseplant varieties, Boston fern is the most popular one. As for the fern species found outdoors, it is bracken ferns.
What is a fern sp?
If the exact species of a fern is unknown, it is identified with the help of its family. Sp, in this case, is short for species. For example, Bird Nest’s fern is known as Asplenium sp.
Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed your journey into the intricate world of ferns. Test yourself by identifying your fern and checking it with our fern identifier.