japanese painted fern question
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Posted: May/19/2008 12:09 PM PST
Does anyone know how big/tall they get? I got some discounted today I've never had this kind before. I have maiden hair, sensitive, braken(which is taking over) my woods. Do they stay put? Thanks for any response. |
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Posted: May/19/2008 2:23 PM PST
I have some Japanese Painted Ferns. I believe they get 18-24 inches tall, with the same width. I've had mine for 4 years now, and they haven't spread at all, so I don't think they'll take over 
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Posted: May/20/2008 7:35 AM PST
Hi and thanks for the info. I'm glad they won't take over although I do love them. I've been finding some deals 1/2 off on plants lately so I could'nt resist those ferns! |
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Posted: May/20/2008 10:09 AM PST
Those are awesome deals! Look for ghost ferns, and Red Lady ferns- Those are my favorites. I like them lots better than the Japanese Painted. In fact- the Japanese Painted is a cross between the Ghost and Red Lady ferns. |
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Posted: May/20/2008 11:12 AM PST
Wow I didn't know that it was a cross. I've seen the others but they aren't on sale yet. The ghost fern I think will look great so I'll keep my eyes open for a sale. I have this thing I don't like to pay full price for anything. |
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Posted: May/20/2008 7:06 PM PST
I'm the same- If it's not on sale, it had better be something really special for me to buy it  That hold true for anything that I buy, especially at the grocery store 
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Posted: May/29/2008 3:12 AM PST
Oh, great! I get to use it again for the above message! Attachments:  |
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Posted: May/29/2008 3:14 AM PST
When that lady gave me those iris and lilies, there was a little piece of fern in there by accident. I tried to save it. It seems to be surviving. I know nothing about ferns, but once it gets a bit bigger, maybe someone will tell me what it is and how to take care of it. I'm assuming that it's an outdoor thing that will survive the winter since it came in with her plants. |
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Posted: May/29/2008 5:51 AM PST
Love your SPAM pic Witt Can't wait to see a pic of the fern- although they can be a little tough to ID! |
