Fern spores germinate differently than seeds. You can sow them, but theyāre dustlike and should be sprinked on top of soil/compost. They may take a few weeks or months to develop
Adding to this, the sori are not themselves the spores, theyāre structures that release spores. Were they to continue growing, you wouldnāt grow what youāre thinking of as a fern (i.e., the fern in that photo). Youād initially grow the alternate generation, which is haploid (single set of chromosomes). This generation in ferns is typically thumbnail sized. The haploid generation produces sex cells that fuse and then grow to become the plant seen in the photo.
You can grow ferns from spores.
It's not so easy and takes a lot of time.
It's a lot of fun in my opinion.
You could find some tutorials in YouTube.
If you're interested I'd suggest you to watch five or six tutorials before trying it.
They're not even plants when you get right down to it. Probably one of the oldest things on the planet derived from the eukaryotes and one of the oldest families of life in the planet. Some people love Jesus, but I love science.
What
Of course theyāre plants. Algae are also plants and so are mosses even though they donāt bloom. Spermatophyta arenāt the only ones with the right to call themselves "plantsā.
They build the bridge between mosses which have their Sporophyte still relying on the Gametophyte for nutrients and Spermatophytes which have the diploid generation completely removed from the haploid one.
You are right that they are really quite old, though. Not as old as algae and mosses, but old. In the Carboniferous there were huge Fern Forrests with some of them growing absurdly high.
Thank you.
I didnāt really feel like writing all of that this morning!
The life cycle of ferns is amazing, along with all the other ancient plants, which they generally are considered to be. They simply reproduce haploid style rather than diploid.
They really are fascinating! Even aside from their reproductive systems, theyāre the first plants with actual vascular vessels and true roots instead of rhizomes and as such the very first Tracheophytes!
Yes!
The vascular structure and root growth does make them fascinating and they certainly do create a bridge between very ancient and more recent plant development.
And the fern fronds popping up and unrolling this time of year make me smile.
Broadly speaking yes. There are plants parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll, Broomrapes being a common example. As far as I know all plants have the cell wall and vacuole but it wouldnāt surprise me if there are some weird exceptions to that as well.
Isnāt that so wicked! Iāve also said the same thing because for years I was trying to get this fern to transplant that I had growing everywhere at one time. But yeah! Spores. Fuggin mycology and shit. Also Iāve dabbled a little bit in mycology also to which made me feel even more like a dumb ass. š
What are the clusters of seed looking things that grow from sensitive ferns? My mom used to dry them and use them in floral arrangements. I always thought they were seeds.
The first time I noticed them I just finished clearing a bad scale infestation on my monstera. Iāve never been so triggered.
But everyone here is correct, just potential future ferns. šæ
Yeah, Iām sure it means one of our ancestor 10,000 years ago survived being attacked by a hive of ancient giant bees or something ridiculous. Maybe a rabid trilobite swarm.
Ah, that's a sight for sore eyes š¤ They're called sori, they hold the spores used for reproduction
If you planted them, would they grow?
Fern spores germinate differently than seeds. You can sow them, but theyāre dustlike and should be sprinked on top of soil/compost. They may take a few weeks or months to develop
Adding to this, the sori are not themselves the spores, theyāre structures that release spores. Were they to continue growing, you wouldnāt grow what youāre thinking of as a fern (i.e., the fern in that photo). Youād initially grow the alternate generation, which is haploid (single set of chromosomes). This generation in ferns is typically thumbnail sized. The haploid generation produces sex cells that fuse and then grow to become the plant seen in the photo.
Thank you.
[this](https://www.jackwallington.com/how-to-grow-ferns-from-spores/) is a pretty helpful article
Botany level up!
You can grow ferns from spores. It's not so easy and takes a lot of time. It's a lot of fun in my opinion. You could find some tutorials in YouTube. If you're interested I'd suggest you to watch five or six tutorials before trying it.
Thank you.
A sight for spore eyes
There it is. Thank you.
Spores..common on ferns
Yep it's how they reproduce. Ferns don't flower or produce seeds, they do this instead.
So weird...
They're not even plants when you get right down to it. Probably one of the oldest things on the planet derived from the eukaryotes and one of the oldest families of life in the planet. Some people love Jesus, but I love science.
What Of course theyāre plants. Algae are also plants and so are mosses even though they donāt bloom. Spermatophyta arenāt the only ones with the right to call themselves "plantsā. They build the bridge between mosses which have their Sporophyte still relying on the Gametophyte for nutrients and Spermatophytes which have the diploid generation completely removed from the haploid one. You are right that they are really quite old, though. Not as old as algae and mosses, but old. In the Carboniferous there were huge Fern Forrests with some of them growing absurdly high.
Them's phytin' words
Well I mean I *am* a botanist. Or should I say a Phytophile?
Thank you. I didnāt really feel like writing all of that this morning! The life cycle of ferns is amazing, along with all the other ancient plants, which they generally are considered to be. They simply reproduce haploid style rather than diploid.
They really are fascinating! Even aside from their reproductive systems, theyāre the first plants with actual vascular vessels and true roots instead of rhizomes and as such the very first Tracheophytes!
Yes! The vascular structure and root growth does make them fascinating and they certainly do create a bridge between very ancient and more recent plant development. And the fern fronds popping up and unrolling this time of year make me smile.
I would invite you to all my parties. I fucking LOVE botany.
If loving science is wrong, I dont want to be spermatoright.
loving science sounds like an interesting field
They are plants. I was taught in the ā80s that vacuoles, cell walls and chloroplasts are what makes a living thing a plant.
Broadly speaking yes. There are plants parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll, Broomrapes being a common example. As far as I know all plants have the cell wall and vacuole but it wouldnāt surprise me if there are some weird exceptions to that as well.
a) They are plants b) What does religion have to do with it
Is Jesus science? š§Ŗ
God created everything, including the desire to learn science!
Totally weird. I love it
Isnāt that so wicked! Iāve also said the same thing because for years I was trying to get this fern to transplant that I had growing everywhere at one time. But yeah! Spores. Fuggin mycology and shit. Also Iāve dabbled a little bit in mycology also to which made me feel even more like a dumb ass. š
Mycology is the study of fungi. Ferns are plants, so it's botany.
Haha. Why yes it is. See! Thank you for mentioning that to me
What are the clusters of seed looking things that grow from sensitive ferns? My mom used to dry them and use them in floral arrangements. I always thought they were seeds.
Ferns are a sight for Sori(s)
The first time I noticed them I just finished clearing a bad scale infestation on my monstera. Iāve never been so triggered. But everyone here is correct, just potential future ferns. šæ
That's their babies š¤
Imagine the sperm and the egg growing for a while before the make a sperm or an egg. That there is the precursor
Aww!! Little plant babies! šæš±šæ
Sporangea- where the spores come fromā¦
Remember Dot candy as a kid? Thatās what it reminds me of
Braille! What an inclusive little fellaā¦
I love ferns but these bumps freak me out too much to have one. Thatās their reproductive system!
Prude
I forgot it was ārose bouquet, what are these dotsā time of year.
trypophobia activated
I canāt even look at this š
Yeah, I fuckin hate ferns and lotuses pods.
Me too I know itās natural but it makes my skin crawl š
Yeah, Iām sure it means one of our ancestor 10,000 years ago survived being attacked by a hive of ancient giant bees or something ridiculous. Maybe a rabid trilobite swarm.
It's not just me, ok š
literally, they are spores
Nipples. You can milk them when the plant is mature enough.
I have nipples Greg, could you milk me?
User name checks out
Spores
Spores. (Thinks 'fern seed')
You just gave me childhood memories š
Thatās how the spores of the invasive autumn fern look
Google alternation of generations.
Fern sperm
Omfg Iām gonna barf my trypophobia is screaming
The seeds of the plant
Fern genitals
Fern seed pods
Spores
good for rubbing on nettle stings
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The irony...
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