What is a flowering ferns?

Flowering ferns is a large shrub similar to ferns that grow in damp areas where the water supply is continuous. The term "flowering ferns" is derived from leaves carrying spores that appear in the middle to the end of summer, and it is said that they resemble a spent flower. This species has members of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the British Isles. Another widely used common name is Royal Fern. The scientific name is osmunda regalis .

Mature flowering fern grows 6 feet (1.8 m) high and 3 feet (about 1 m) wide. The leaves are long from 2 feet to 5 feet (0.6 m to 1.5 m) with fine green opposite leaves. The leaves are wide from 12 inches to 18 inches (30 cm to 45 cm). The roots of flowering ferns are black with a part of the mass raised up to 6 inches (15 cm) above the soil surface. The roots also penetrate into the soil to reach the ground water levels in full sun or partial shadow. In the wild it grows along rivers and streams, on the edge of ponds and on open, dampMeadows, wet forests, swamps, swamps and swamps. In warm areas, leaves remain green throughout the year; Colder areas will see the ferns die in winter and return in the spring. Flowering ferns is resistant to temperatures up to -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 ° C).

in cultivating flowering ferns prefers Sandy, moist soil with acidic pH. It can be planted in full sun if there is a constant approach to water or in light shadow with frequent irrigation. Although it is large, this ferns are well transplanted at any time in the season; In very hot weather, the ferns should move in the evening when the air is cool. Flowering ferns are planted near garden ponds where deep roots have access to water. In the bed of shrubs or in the landscape itself, bright green leaves form a fresh green background with continuous water.

for spreading flowering ferns can be divided and re -planted sectiony root. The spores produced in the middle of the soldier can be collected and released into a damp peat or compost in a greenhouse. After the assembly, the spores must be sown within three days. Plants grown from spores should be brought up in the greenhouse for the first two years before they move out.