Looking for a small Fern

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  1. okietriker

    okietriker Seedling

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    I'm looking for a small leaf fern that could fit in a terrarium. Anyone know of any?
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Is there a Lowe's near you? I saw some very small ones in their houseplant section this afternoon but I wasn't in need of one so I didn't pay much attention to the name.
     
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    Thanks Toni, I'll take a look at our Lowes.
     
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    If you are buying on line you may find Ebony spleenwort fern or Dwarf Polypodium tongue fern. I love the Polystichum setiferum. Some actually get very large but you can always trim them back to the size of your little world.

    Barb in Pa.
     
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    Thanks for the info! I was wondering if an aquarium fern would work, not being submerged in water.
     
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    (Java Fern) an aquarium fern is not a marginal plant. I think the leaves would dry out. It really needs to be under water. It is one of my favorite aquatic plants.

    Barb in Pa.
     

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