roots from java leaf

[hatchet]

Hello fella forumers,

Just a question, just last month, I tied a lot of Java fern onto some wood. Recently, with closer inspection, I found alot of roots growing out from the underside of the leaves. And almost every leaf has roots growing. Just wondering is this normal and what should I do next. Please feel free to give me your advise. thanks.


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[Simon]

the plantlets grow from the leaves.. u can propagate by trimming off the leave and tying it on something for it to grow

[hatchet]

Hello Simon,

If I were to trim off the leaves, will I be leaving behind a botak java fern tied to wood because almost every leaf got roots?

Cheers.

[Simon]

just select a few to cultivate... or u can wait till the plantlets grow bigger before tranplanting them

[hatchet]

ok. I understand now. Thanks 4 your tips. Will wait another month and see how the mess goes.

[vinz]

At some point, the plantlets will detach easily from the main leaf with a simple tug.

[peterkoh]

hi hatcher, what's your avg water temp like ? seems thatyour java ferns are growing well.