development of vascular system- -Water and minerals from the ground -Smaller plants recieve water and nutrients by diffusion -in larger plants, water mineral are transported by a vascular this occured roughly 400 million years ago (beginning of devonianera)
Adiantum Capillus-Veneris- -This fern is excellent for glasshouse and indoor use. -This fern requires humid conditions, and air movement, but wont tolerate hot and dry winds -It grows about 40 centimeters.
Adiantum Tenerim (Sleeping Beauty)- - A beautiful fern named for its pinnules curling downwards as if sleeping. - It grows out bright pink. -Prefers filtered light -Needs to be protected from winds -Needs to keep moist, but not wet -Grows to 1m high x 0.6 wide.
Nephrolepis exaltata (Vernoa Lace)- -This fern has small delicate lace fronds. -These are excellent for indoor use, especially in hangers. -This fern isn't capaple of withstanding cold weather conditions.
Hemionitis Arifolia (Heart Fern)- -Beautiful small fern with heart- shaped leathery leaves. -Mature fronds stand above the plant producing spore and vegetative buds at the base of the blade. -Ideal for indoor pots or bush-house. -Grows to 0.4m high x0.3 in wide.
Doodia Spp. - -A hardy variety producing pinkish-red new fronds. -Suitable for bush-house or shaded garden garden position. -Needs to keep moist and certilise monthly during growing season. -Grows to 0.4m high x0.4m wide.