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- How does the generation change in worm fern?
- The worm fern and the cycle of its development
- What does generational change mean?
- The first generation
- The second generation
- Take the propagation in your own hands
- Tips & Tricks
The worm fern multiplies via spores
How does the generation change in worm fern?
The worm fern - its effectiveness against snails is probably just as little known as the processes in its propagation. Here, a generational change is crucial.
The worm fern and the cycle of its development
All ferns go through a cycle in their development. So also the worm fern. It belongs to the vascular spore plants, which do not multiply by seeds, but by spores. The spores sit on the worm fern on the underside of its fronds. They usually ripen over the summer. They represent the beginning of the generational change ...
What does generational change mean?
This term means that sexual and asexual reproduction alternate from one generation to the next generation. This is necessary for new fern plants to emerge. As a rule, this process takes about 1 year.
The first generation
In the first generation, the (pre-) germ forms. It contains seeds that harbor male and female cells. But from the beginning:
The second generation
On the greenish plaque, the male and female genital cells form out. Now begins the second generation, the sexual reproduction or fertilization. It is important that it is moist and shady. Then the male genitals can easily get in a floating manner to the female genitalia, the ova. After fertilization, new ferns emerge.
Take the propagation in your own hands
You can also take the multiplication into your own hands. All you need is a frond of a worm fern, which is studded with mature spore capsules. Cut off this frond and place it on paper. After the spores have fallen off, you can sow them on damp soil.
Tips & Tricks
Patience is required for this multiplication. It usually lasts up to 1 year, until new ferns have emerged from the spores. If you want to multiply your worm ferns, you prefer to use other methods.