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DowntoEarth
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I bought a new fern today at Lowe's
called a "Rowerii fern" (pteris cretica) I have been eyeing this fern for a couple of years now, always thought it looked nice with it's unusual leaves, but I was afraid to buy it thinking it might be like the maidenhair ferns and their leaves can dry up like a tumble weed! Been there done that [Eek!]

I do have two Boston ferns already and they do fine.
For now I put this new one inside my tabletop greenhouse for safe keeping just in case!

Anyone have a Rowerii fern? How well does it do for you indoors in low humidity? Does it get big?

Fern

Thanks for any help!
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 64.12.117.7
Frann
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The Rowerii fern is also known as a Bird's foot fern or a Cretan table fern ... it requires consistently moist soil; do not let it dry out between waterings. Also, ferns are generally low to medium light plants, so no direct sun.

Cheers,
Frann
Plants: 58 | From: Canada | Registered: Jan 2006  |  Seeded: 71.19.26.225
DowntoEarth
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Thank you Frann,

Bird's foot fern, yeah, I like that name, it fits.
[wavey] I appreciate the information!
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 152.163.101.7
Frann
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You're quite welcome -- glad I could help.
Plants: 58 | From: Canada | Registered: Jan 2006  |  Seeded: 72.12.159.115
   

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