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SueBRoo

17-07-2003 08:43 PM

java fern

When the leaves break off a Java fern plant will they root and make new
plants, or will they just rot if left in the water?
thanks,
Sue

LeighMo

17-07-2003 08:43 PM

java fern

When the leaves break off a Java fern plant will they root and make new
plants, or will they just rot if left in the water?

They will root. In fact, that's the way to propagate java fern fast: break off
a leaf and let it float. It will soon form a bunch of baby plants.

Leigh

http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/

SueBRoo

17-07-2003 08:43 PM

java fern

I did not know that. Thank you So much.
:)
Sue

"LeighMo" wrote in message
...
When the leaves break off a Java fern plant will they root and make new
plants, or will they just rot if left in the water?

They will root. In fact, that's the way to propagate java fern fast:
break off
a leaf and let it float. It will soon form a bunch of baby plants.

Leigh

http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/

Wilma Duncan

17-07-2003 08:43 PM

java fern

Sue, they will form new plants on the leaves, just leave them floating.
Wilma

"SueBRoo" wrote in message
...
When the leaves break off a Java fern plant will they root and make new
plants, or will they just rot if left in the water?
thanks,
Sue

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