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8 Jul 2022 · 2 min

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In this TN Nursery video, the host introduces the walking fern (Asplenium rhizophyllum), explaining how its name derives from the plantlets that sprout from arching leaf tips that touch the ground, giving a "walking" appearance. The fern naturally inhabits moss‑covered rocks near streams, fallen logs, and limestone or sandstone ravines, thriving in humid, shaded environments with thin or rocky soil. Its morphology includes narrow, long, evergreen, undivided fronds that are slightly leathery; fertile fronds are larger than sterile ones, and the lower leaf bases turn brown. The species is native to the Ozarks and Appalachian Mountains of North America as well as parts of East Asia. The video highlights the fern’s ecological benefits, its popularity in Missouri, and promotes its sale through Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, emphasizing low prices and fast shipping.

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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today, let's talk about ferns, particularly walking fern. Walking fern gets its name from an attribute that its new plantlets sprout from wherever the parent plant's arching leaves touch the ground. Hence, the plant's specific nature gives it a walking effect. They grow naturally on moss-covered rocks near streams, fallen tree trunks, limestone ravines, and sandstone ravines. These plants are best grown in humid conditions with light to plentiful shade. As it grows off its parent plants, hence prefers rocky or thin soil. The leaves are slightly leathery, and the tips can boost into the ground, producing a new group of plants surrounding the mothering plant. They form colonies and are often seen in groups in nature. It is native to the Ozarks and Appalachian Mountains in North America and East Asia. This plant is ideal for supporting the ecosystem and creates a natural look in your garden. Its leaves are narrow, long, and evergreen—undivided fronds. Which curve back into the ground roots to grow naturally in tufts. The lower part of its leaves is evergreen, but the leaves are brown at the base of the plant. The fertile leaves are almost similar to the infertile leaves, but the fertile leaves are relatively larger. The plant has an exciting connection with humans. It is one of the most widely recognized ferns in Missouri. Walking Fern is for sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching!