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Re: Spore part 2

Hi Guys

A little more to add,

The spore itself may not have been almost pure, even with a 90 micron sieve
it is never 100% pure.  The spore sown may have had lots of Sporangium (
the part circular tubes housing the spore, which open and discharge the
spore from it like a rocket shell) this is called Dehiscence. 

The growth time of ferns  is reduced dramatically by adding some heat
throughout its entire growth period.  It is possible they were over heated,
causing the failure.   Adiantum venustum originates from Nepal, Kashmir and
Afghanistan, all very cold areas. 

In areas where it is very cold, this is the only alternative, especially to
the commercial grower.  

The growth time for most ferns make it uneconomic for most nurseries and
this is the reason for minimal species being available to the public.  

I wonder if your spore came from the same supplier as mine.  So far I have
also had poor results, with only two new ferns.

Keith Rogers

Mannum South Australia

Kerogers@lm.net.au   That's LM in lowercase
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