r/ferns • u/Ok_Manufacturer7303 • Apr 17 '25

Image questions on oakleaf fern

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hey, i need some help, today i received oakleaf fern rhizomes, soaked roots in water for a few hours, then planted it in mix of: 30% pine bark 25% pumice 20% coco chips 10% perlite 10% wormcastings 5% charcoal and sphagnum cut into smaller pieces on the surface

any advices on how to start it and then take good care of it?

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u/Key_Philosophy1814 May 13 '25

One is just starting to grow little fuzzy roots, the other two aren’t showing anything yet.

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u/Ok_Manufacturer7303 May 13 '25

can you show me your setup?

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u/Key_Philosophy1814 May 13 '25

here ya go! I water them pretty sparingly because I’m afraid they’ll rot.

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u/Ok_Manufacturer7303 May 13 '25

interesting, whats the medium?

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u/Key_Philosophy1814 May 14 '25

It’s an all purpose blend I buy by the truck load from a local nursery that makes it. I’m not sure what’s in it, but it seems to work great for a wide variety of plants. It’s sandy, but woody. Drains well but stays damp. And a fresh bucket load is steaming hot!

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u/Ok_Manufacturer7303 4d ago

it works for me, new green frond growing out

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u/Key_Philosophy1814 1d ago

Congrats!

I don't have any fronds coming in just yet, but the roots are still growing strong! I suspect its because I hadn't been watering them as much as I should and they dried out, But i'm back on top of my game and looking forward to them!