The Queensland Gardening Pages

Information & resources about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld

Ferns

Ferns instantly create a feeling of coolness and moisture although some will tolerate suprisingly dry conditions. Most require some shade, however. Ferns are an essential component of a rainforest style garden. There are many forms to choose from, including groundcovers, epiphytes and trees.

On other pages:

Tree Ferns

Bird's Nest Fern

Staghorns and Elkhorns

Fern Houses

Please check below for links to other websites about ferns.

The Fern Pages (also lots of links to other fern information) Australian National Herbarium, Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research

Pteridophytes: the ferns and their allies Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australia

Pteridium esculentum Common Bracken. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Ferns of the Canberra Region

Fern Society of South Australia Inc.

Tasmanian Ferns The Australian Plants Society - Tasmania Inc.

Keith's Fern Page Australia

Propagating Ferns From Spores at Glen Yakimoff's' website, Australia

Growing Ferns from Spore Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Treating Fern Spores with Bleach Association of Societies for Growing Australian

Drynaria & Platycerium Interesting Fern Genera Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc.

Maidenhair care Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture

American Fern Society

The Tropical Fern and Exotic Plant Society Based in South Florida

Boston Fern Production Guide (Nephrolepis exaltata) University of Florida, USA

Kimberly Queen, Macho challenge Boston ferns (Nephrolepis obliterata) Office of Agricultural Communications Mississippi State University, USA