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  • @fCLEF007
    @fCLEF007 4 роки тому +151

    How beautiful was that amazing glass house they were in?!!

    • @WaitWhat99
      @WaitWhat99 4 роки тому +5

      fCLEF007 gorgeous ay. I’d kill to have a garden look remotely that lush, with natural waterfall etc. Now excuse me while I go water my recreation of the Simpson Desert 😳🤭

    • @tams7411
      @tams7411 4 роки тому +1

      It’s incredible! It’s the greenhouse in the Tasmanian botanical gardens in Hobart :) I’ve seen the outside and I’ve always wanted to go inside and explore haha!

    • @alicewilliam522
      @alicewilliam522 3 роки тому

      here's several suggestions worth trying
      select the top variety - there are lots available.
      grow them in the best environment - some such as oyster muchrooms like cool humid areas and may be put outdoors
      (I learned these and the reasons they work on gregs mushroom grower website )

  • @herbcutler3194
    @herbcutler3194 4 роки тому +140

    "Welcome to the spore house"

  • @johndarwintayson4529
    @johndarwintayson4529 4 роки тому +149

    I also love collecting ferns from the side of the roads here in the Philippines and replanting it in our yard. Seeing ferns makes me feel the peace in rainforest even though i never been to a forest.

    • @dioncu3721
      @dioncu3721 4 роки тому +5

      LagiNaLangAko23 i have wild ferns in my garden here in Manila. I’d say as long as the area’s cool and moist, the ferns will live 😊

    • @darrencottam1146
      @darrencottam1146 3 роки тому +5

      I do the same thing in Australia,water and shaded area and they thrive.

    • @raphaelbussottipereira7546
      @raphaelbussottipereira7546 2 роки тому +4

      I do the same here in Brazil. I'm turning my backyard here in São Paulo into a real forest.

  • @katya_fhs
    @katya_fhs 4 роки тому +29

    I propagated staghorn ferns and they are little sporophytes up after four months. For what I had read I thought they would take longer, but they are like 2 cms already. Maybe it's the weather here in my country, but I'm so happy because I thought it would be much harder to propagate them. ♥️

    • @louisecoburn3728
      @louisecoburn3728 3 роки тому

      Would love to see pictures of them. Did you sterilize the medium as well ?

    • @carlyjensen8514
      @carlyjensen8514 2 роки тому +1

      I nearly cried reading this it's so wholesome and wonderful

  • @adriand2826
    @adriand2826 3 роки тому +9

    This lady is very educated and great to listen to

  • @mikaeladonges9102
    @mikaeladonges9102 4 роки тому +39

    Wow soo cool. Never knew this was how they they start out.. . I would love to recreate growth of a native Victorian fern. Fascinating .

  • @NosillaWilla
    @NosillaWilla 4 роки тому +27

    I live in Humboldt county among the Redwoods and there are ferns everywhere. Thanks for sharing on how they propagate

  • @katelowrey3641
    @katelowrey3641 2 роки тому +4

    The giggle plus the shrug after “sporehouse” tho

  • @TreDogOfficial
    @TreDogOfficial 4 роки тому +12

    It's fascinating that such an ancient form of plant reproduction is still thriving, and that competing forms of reproduction exist.

  • @geyotepilkington2892
    @geyotepilkington2892 4 роки тому +26

    This is so insanely awesome and well done. I had no idea they reproduced like that

  • @ubustudio
    @ubustudio 2 роки тому +27

    Thanks for this. I know it's been a while since you posted this, but I'm hoping you can clarify a few things. I was confused that she prepared the bark bed in the tray container but then planted the spores in the pot with the peat mix. Was the tray an alternate method, not used in this example? How'd the other sprouted examples get in the tray? Also, there was no mention of the time of year to grow these. I'm assuming that the spores will be ripe in late summer and since this process takes up to five months that it would be done indoors over the winter? Thanks for your show. Just discovered it. Great fun.

    • @mark9378
      @mark9378 2 роки тому +2

      Hi Gary, great questions. Did you end up finding out what the container was used for?

  • @LeahCoger
    @LeahCoger 4 роки тому +8

    My Grandma would use the little plastic containers from the gumball machines to start her ferns. She would use old fish tanks after the ferns had grown some.

  • @angiecollados9083
    @angiecollados9083 2 роки тому +1

    I moved to NZ 3 years ago and my favorite thing is how many different ferns I can see everywhere 😍😍😍 I am literally in love with them now

  • @dan339dan
    @dan339dan 4 роки тому +10

    Never knew fern reproduce after taking root, and started growing. Quite interesting.

  • @15demersm
    @15demersm 4 роки тому +10

    I would love to see this in person. Ferns are my favorite

    • @probablynotabigtoe9407
      @probablynotabigtoe9407 4 роки тому

      Yeah there is something about ferns I can't put my finger on... My favorite plant as well

  • @markborder906
    @markborder906 4 роки тому +8

    Apart from the use of peat, which we no longer use, this is exactly how I sow spores here in the U.K.. I just wish I had that greenhouse! And rain!

    • @viktorvondoom9119
      @viktorvondoom9119 3 роки тому

      You don't have rain in the UK? What kind of universe do you live in?

    • @markborder906
      @markborder906 3 роки тому

      @@viktorvondoom9119
      We do, but not when required.

  • @mgeller854
    @mgeller854 4 роки тому +123

    Im still looking for the “dark art” of ferning lol

    • @dinkledankle
      @dinkledankle 4 роки тому +5

      Dark as in unknown. Think.

    • @wilsoncalhoun
      @wilsoncalhoun 4 роки тому +37

      The necessary blood sacrifices to the elder gods are obviously implied, not explicit. Gotta keep it clean for UA-cam's tos, after all.

    • @Moamanly
      @Moamanly 4 роки тому +4

      Tasmania.
      Enough said!

    • @mariorosas6364
      @mariorosas6364 4 роки тому +9

      just do everything she just said only this time with your eyes closed.

    • @mgeller854
      @mgeller854 4 роки тому

      Mario Rosas lol

  • @wolfyngrey1313
    @wolfyngrey1313 4 роки тому +2

    I never knew how the spores worked. Thank you so much for sharing this made my day.

  • @ryansmit9921
    @ryansmit9921 4 роки тому +26

    Did she used the other container with the perlite at the bottom as well? Did I miss something? However, great video. Will definitely try this one day!

    • @skibidiboobop
      @skibidiboobop 4 роки тому +40

      No, she demonstrated two ways of potting.
      The soil in the rectangular container is just peat moss, which would require perlite for proper drainage.
      The soil in the round one (which she didn't add perlite to) is a mixture of peat moss, potting bark, and sand which is well-draining enough to not necessitate the use of perlite!
      Additionally, this pot has drainage holes, which helps with drainage, while the rectangular tub did not.
      Seeing this, the spores need fine, well draining soil to germinate. I assume she showed two ways to demonstrate that so that the viewer does not feel limited to one way or the other. If you can get a mix that drains very well and is very fine, you should be able to grow them!

    • @ryansmit9921
      @ryansmit9921 4 роки тому +6

      @@skibidiboobop Got it, thanks!

    • @raulcollado9419
      @raulcollado9419 2 роки тому +2

      @@skibidiboobop Thanks for your summary. In fact I think she showed THREE ways, including the last one in which she submerges the fronds complete and BOTH of them have holes to let boiling water to drain. By the way which differences did you find between the first and second mixes?

  • @ICanHazPunk
    @ICanHazPunk 4 роки тому +5

    ive always had a problem growing ferns, im going to try this.

  • @jakehicks930
    @jakehicks930 4 роки тому +3

    I also enjoy growing and propagating ferns, would love to have a chat with Sue

  • @slyster
    @slyster 4 роки тому +4

    I'm careful around watering cans now... lol! learnt something new today! Gonna give it a go at pasteurizing media this way...

  • @williamsara5565
    @williamsara5565 2 роки тому

    Bravo 👏 your precision and descriptions are accurate..imfo is more than adequate well done looking forward to more videos from you thanks

  • @xZooM3R
    @xZooM3R 4 роки тому +3

    Wow it’s really a plant that grows very similarly to mushrooms, that’s amazing

  • @glenkoko3649
    @glenkoko3649 4 роки тому +3

    She's so cool!

  • @Clutchpearls
    @Clutchpearls 3 роки тому +3

    I love the boiling water idea! I'm tired of baking dirt!! 😂🤣😜

  • @lenagoodwin8223
    @lenagoodwin8223 2 роки тому +3

    Wow. I would love to have a collection of ferns like that one day. I just purchased some spores, mostly of native species (that are uncommon in my area). Fingers crossed they grow. I also just got a guide to put names to the ferns I see everyday and use currently in my terrariums.

    • @TheCharacter97
      @TheCharacter97 2 роки тому +1

      Be patient. I have a small clear tub that I have put spores in 1 year ago. Some ferns germinated within 6 months, others are currently starting to germinate. It takes time, but it is worth it. Growing back some ferns I just had to throw away for multiple reasons.

  • @Beofware
    @Beofware 4 роки тому +2

    That was absolutely fascinating. I can't wait to start my own batch.

  • @SweetMoonSugar
    @SweetMoonSugar 4 роки тому +24

    What a strange and mysterious craft. M'aiq wishes to learn more from this alchemist..

  • @williamsara5565
    @williamsara5565 2 роки тому

    I bought a home up In the snowy mountains and there are about 14 Australian tree ferns absolutely beautiful..I have now a few young ones growing successfully from your process..thanks

  • @Coolclimatetropicalfruits
    @Coolclimatetropicalfruits 4 роки тому +3

    Very good explanation of process 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ceedrichenry985
    @ceedrichenry985 4 роки тому +5

    this is like a more laid back version of mycology

  • @jmasscott173
    @jmasscott173 3 роки тому

    Best video on how to prop some Ferns

  • @NYMusic89563
    @NYMusic89563 4 роки тому +1

    This is THEE best fern video on yt. Way better than the rest 👌🏻

  • @rosemaryshydawn8539
    @rosemaryshydawn8539 4 роки тому +12

    Tried to propagate my Maidenhair once but it never worked out. When it makes more spores I might try again. Not sure how to propagate Boston ferns though since they don't seem to make spores unless it's just mine that isn't making them.

    • @everettdaugherty8817
      @everettdaugherty8817 4 роки тому +13

      Boston ferns are genetically mutated ferns that are sterile and therefore do not produce spores, so you can only propagate them through division. Luckily they seem to make tiny plantlets frequently!

    • @masonreed6845
      @masonreed6845 4 роки тому +4

      @@everettdaugherty8817 woah thats wild

  • @dunkinpossum
    @dunkinpossum 4 роки тому +12

    Wondering if that method of collecting spores wud work with maiden hair? Guess I can only try 🤔

    • @Jeuro38
      @Jeuro38 3 роки тому +1

      It will, it's all the same thing across the fern group. Temperature requirements may vary but always some humidity, and patience! :)

  • @BenTvHowman
    @BenTvHowman 4 роки тому +5

    Coco peat although devoid of most nutrition does have higher than ideal levels of potassium, perhaps why young spores don't like it.
    Hi from Melbourne

  • @mattblake9936
    @mattblake9936 4 роки тому +5

    I need a fern greenhouse in my backyard!

  • @orionlottering7349
    @orionlottering7349 2 роки тому

    Thankyou very much Sue. Very informative. I struggle to grow a haiden hair fern. The others I've put in the shady and dark sides of the walls and fences and they seem to flourish

  • @tieraarakawa4570
    @tieraarakawa4570 Рік тому

    Sooo cool! I've always wondered how to propagate ferns. I definitely want to try now!

  • @Loogiemistress
    @Loogiemistress 4 роки тому +2

    Mesmerising!

  • @missyflutter5562
    @missyflutter5562 2 роки тому

    More fern videos please and thanks 🙏🏼

  • @tashkeep469
    @tashkeep469 2 роки тому

    How awesome, love your work& thanks for the information, I’ve tried this (before the internet was so accessible ) had no idea what I was doing, thanks to your segment, I’ve now a better shot in being successful at growing some fern babies🥰

  • @thefarmlife4720
    @thefarmlife4720 4 роки тому +26

    I never knew ferns used spores, but I'm guessing that they propagate the same as mushroom spores.

    • @trulyinfamous
      @trulyinfamous 3 роки тому

      Just like misses, which also produce spores.

    • @scipio109
      @scipio109 3 роки тому

      Kinda in biology a spore referes to a single cell with multiple membranes that can remain dormant for long periods of time until conditions are favorable they occur in funghi, bacteria, algae and some plants like moses and of course ferns🤓

  • @yesithwithanachchi9471
    @yesithwithanachchi9471 3 роки тому +1

    @Gardening Australia Does this also work for birds nest?

  • @thomasgeorge1836
    @thomasgeorge1836 2 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @GarethWong
    @GarethWong 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant video, wonder if sue and the producer could advise better ‘peat free’ alternative substrate? And what temperature to keep the spores in during the ziploc bag stage onward? Thanks

    • @ilovetylerist
      @ilovetylerist 2 роки тому +1

      Coconut substrate as an alternative and keep in a dark humid if possible place like maybe under bathroom sink or bathroom closet 👍🤠

  • @chezgirlrose7654
    @chezgirlrose7654 4 роки тому +1

    Wow what an amazing video, thanks G.A 🍀

  • @dikdebruijn5101
    @dikdebruijn5101 2 роки тому +1

    What happens to the stuff in the round pot? Where did the stuff in the open flat trays come from? What did she do with the container with the perlite? It seems like there are steps missing. It's clear how to collect spores -- it's not at all clear what to do with them after you sprinkle them on some potting mix.

  • @mn4169
    @mn4169 4 роки тому

    Interesting. I usually replant wild ferns in my garden and they love their new home. But I will try the first method of propagation.

  • @cobra_shetty
    @cobra_shetty 3 роки тому +1

    Damn that place looks like heaven 😍

  • @straycats9934
    @straycats9934 2 роки тому

    this is a brilliant video

  • @____________________________.x
    @____________________________.x 2 роки тому

    7:54 "half strength seaweed solution". I didn't quite catch it but it was in the video notes, just to remind myself for later

  • @abundantwrage7029
    @abundantwrage7029 4 роки тому

    This was friggin AWESOME!

  • @PsinkaJones
    @PsinkaJones 4 роки тому +2

    Prothallus is not single cell organism. Its a haploid stage but its many cells building heart shape liverwart.

    • @klincecum
      @klincecum 4 роки тому

      I don't think she actually meant "cell" in that way.

    • @PsinkaJones
      @PsinkaJones 4 роки тому

      I think it was a short hand for her, but just wanted to leave this info for people who might not no biology as much.

  • @f.victoria2445
    @f.victoria2445 4 роки тому +1

    Will this kind of technique in propagation can be applied in Asplenium nidus plant as well?
    Need help. Thanks.

  • @EddyFeyen
    @EddyFeyen 4 роки тому +1

    Well lite warm space so good to know because a lot tell the opposite

  • @PossumMedic
    @PossumMedic 4 роки тому

    Great energy! Thanks for the vid! :)

  • @margarethamelatunan338
    @margarethamelatunan338 4 роки тому

    Wow.. amazing....thank you for this video...💗😍😘

  • @gegasmeef7850
    @gegasmeef7850 3 роки тому

    I got too excited that I can propagate my only tree fern with spores I stopped halfway through the video and had already planted spores I got into a pot and watered it! Dammit!! I hope this doesn't fail!

  • @fuxan
    @fuxan 4 роки тому +3

    Japanese Climbing fern is wreaking havoc in the southeast of the US. It seems that the spores travel on lawnmowers and are disperse along the route of landscaper mowing paths especially along the sides of the road near ditches. The bad thing about Japanese climbing fern is that it is an invasive non-native whos spores can travel long distances and stay viable for a long time.

  • @MephistoRolling
    @MephistoRolling 2 роки тому

    Fantastic information.

  • @PRDreams
    @PRDreams 4 роки тому

    Fern grow all around me. They are everywhere. I live in a rain forest, that's why...

  • @warmyellowshade
    @warmyellowshade 4 роки тому

    Fascinating!

  • @cuchiedingding1970
    @cuchiedingding1970 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this video.
    I love for watching,so interesting and I've never know how many kinds of Ferns we have in this planet. I want to know what kind of Ferns can be eaten? ?.?

    • @GardeningAustralia
      @GardeningAustralia  3 роки тому

      There are a number of species eaten traditionally in many parts of the world, from emerging fiddlehead tips to rhizomatous roots. Some require careful preparation to ensure they are safe to eat but ALL must be identified correctly before consuming. A local fern specialist nursery would be a great place to start your research. Good luck!

  • @Stephen_Strange
    @Stephen_Strange 2 роки тому

    Lovely. Thank you!

  • @TanjiEmmeni
    @TanjiEmmeni 3 роки тому

    I wonder if you can propogate kalawalla like this. I'm going to try it.

  • @raulcollado9419
    @raulcollado9419 2 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @kylejf2108
    @kylejf2108 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this awesome vid. They can survive everything but my mom's watering routine. Lol

  • @irenedeblouge29
    @irenedeblouge29 2 роки тому

    I live in Ferntree Gully in Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne and have many Dicksonia ferns on my property and forest. Occasionally trees die. My question is why don't the existing trees self seed as seems to happen in other areas of the Dandenongs. Am going to try to propagate some for replacement but it does look a bit like another job to do. Would be great if mother nature would do it for me. Would love an answer if anyone reads this. Thanks

  • @raphlvlogs271
    @raphlvlogs271 3 роки тому +1

    how long do spores stay viable?

  • @yupiisnaini9868
    @yupiisnaini9868 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @scribtoon7146
    @scribtoon7146 4 роки тому +8

    Ahh Spore, EAs last good game.

  • @pttuanmudamas2256
    @pttuanmudamas2256 2 роки тому

    hello, is there a different type of leatherleaf fern in Costa Rica and Florida?

  • @Jamietron666
    @Jamietron666 4 роки тому

    great video!

  • @damienleoskyangel9350
    @damienleoskyangel9350 2 роки тому

    What about watering frequency germinating? Did she just say you can only start watering after 4/5 months after germinate? 7:47

  • @AustinFlowers
    @AustinFlowers 4 роки тому

    Fossils are really delicate so idk why you would hold that with your bare hands if you want that thing to last even more time...

    • @genericmeme
      @genericmeme 4 роки тому

      Depends what the fossil is. They survive several millions of years for a reason.

  • @nw57
    @nw57 3 роки тому

    very nice method!!!!

    • @GardeningAustralia
      @GardeningAustralia  3 роки тому

      Thanks David!

    • @MoreliaAustralia
      @MoreliaAustralia 3 роки тому

      @@GardeningAustralia Would you like to see how I grow ferns and moss on bricks? ua-cam.com/video/r4HVYZuMBTc/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/IQP8PsKg07o/v-deo.html

  • @BillieFingers
    @BillieFingers 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to do it without using Peat?

  • @commercialmodel_eddie
    @commercialmodel_eddie 3 роки тому

    What's the name of the music playing at 9:15 ?

  • @ShieniLicksOnLemons
    @ShieniLicksOnLemons 4 роки тому

    I hope one day one of my ferns will create spores and I can try to propagate them 😭 and I hope I will manage to keep my ferns alive, one is already most likely dead because I forgot to water it (I'm still watering and misting in the hopes that the roots are still alive) and another is barely clinging to life because of the same reason... Boston fern is doing pretty well, as is this other fern which I don't know the name of, that too almost died because I didn't water it but I got to it in time that it has recovered well from that experience and there are already new fronds growing

  • @urbanlifeinbangladesh8695
    @urbanlifeinbangladesh8695 4 роки тому

    Amazing!!!!!❤

  • @whyme3286
    @whyme3286 3 роки тому

    Very interesting

  • @andrewgrady7447
    @andrewgrady7447 2 роки тому

    Around 7:55 , "you can start watering them or misting them with half ______________ solution". Anyone understand that one?

  • @mattdread4994
    @mattdread4994 3 роки тому

    Coco Coir is not what it's made out to be and I wish there were some regulations that made labelling a bit clearer. My father ran a plantation for Burns Phillip on New Ireland (PNG) and I asked what the weed growth was like around the coir mounds (waste). He told me it was barren and STAYED barren, unlike the truck loads of poultry manure we dumped in our paddock. Atleast the chicken poop breaks down??

  • @vivek-1318
    @vivek-1318 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @dvorak2676
    @dvorak2676 4 роки тому

    great content

  • @novanovz777
    @novanovz777 4 роки тому

    Great video! I love ferns, soon I will be staying and working in the farm. We have a lot of ferns there, I can't wait to try and propagate them too. Thanks for showing us the methods.

  • @teacul
    @teacul 4 роки тому +3

    Ferns depend on mycorrhizal fungi as well. It's insane to pasturize your soil like that :(

    • @phobus91
      @phobus91 4 роки тому +3

      To be fair, if it was a store-bought bagged mix, it was very likely already pasteurized.

    • @klincecum
      @klincecum 4 роки тому +1

      It's not insane. It keeps unwanted spores and such out until you are ready to plant. The mycorrizal fungi are easily airborne or transferred by other means and will repopulate that soil well before the ferns are prepared for the benefit.

    • @ForeignOnEarth
      @ForeignOnEarth 4 роки тому +1

      a guy I know who works with ferns at a botanical garden always autoclaves his soil for ferns and he seems to have no problem with that

  • @slk7376
    @slk7376 4 роки тому +6

    Anything from australia is a dark art.

  • @icantlivewithout_real
    @icantlivewithout_real 4 роки тому

    I love it

  • @lorraineyanez4301
    @lorraineyanez4301 3 роки тому

    But they can't survive me, 😕 I love ferns but haven't been able to succeed

  • @deerdy1315
    @deerdy1315 2 роки тому

    Nice "pasteurized" when she said that and not "sterilized" shes professional

  • @bluebeeboo
    @bluebeeboo 3 роки тому

    Has anyone tried doing this successfully yet? I think I have a monarch fern in the backyard but I'm still waiting for it to produce spores. I wanna try this too

  • @yapacreation
    @yapacreation 3 роки тому +1

    Superb ......detailed vedio
    See our platycerium in Sri Lanka

  • @sachinthakamadushanka5893
    @sachinthakamadushanka5893 3 роки тому

    Top

  • @benwebster906
    @benwebster906 3 роки тому

    HI, Can anybody tell me what potting bark is? Is it just potting mix? Some potting mix has fertiliser and coco peat, will this be an issue for the spores? Thanks

    • @radrickdavis
      @radrickdavis 3 роки тому

      For ferns, in this video she was using a bark soil, which is likely decomposed pine bark, crushed fine. Many ferns prefer to grow on woody, decomposing surfaces. I managed to get some spores to grow this past year.

  • @lunacycalico4017
    @lunacycalico4017 3 роки тому

    My psilotum nudum/wisk fern is producing spores, little tiny yellow spore buds
    Can anyone help me how to propagate them fm spores?

  • @thombaz
    @thombaz 4 роки тому

    Do Boston ferns ever grow this spores? Because I can't find any.

    • @eden7010
      @eden7010 4 роки тому +1

      no, they're sterile

    • @thombaz
      @thombaz 4 роки тому +1

      @@eden7010 wow, new information, thanks!

  • @mrpinkchinchilla
    @mrpinkchinchilla 2 роки тому

    I threw out my first fern because I thought those were little bugs on the underside 😭