On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 00:39:53 GMT, "Pam - gardengal"
wrote:


"BeBop" wrote in message
.. .
i have recently acquired a fern which the roots grow on the surface of
the soil...like air roots....they are hairy like a tarantula spider
legs.
the fronds and leaves grow from these roots. they are small and very
delicate.
can anyone identify this fern for me please?

thanks.

Sounds like a rabbit's foot fern - Davillia or Humata. Those furry
extensions are rhizomes, not roots, but you can cut them off and root them
to start new plants. A great little fern and quite hardy, too - I have one
that has lived outdoors in zone 8 for about 3 years.

pam - gardengal