I have a question about red ferns. from what we have been reading it seems there rally is no such fern named "red fern" My daughter is getting ready to read the book and one of her assigments was to reseach red ferns and write 4 facts or interesting thoughts about this fern called red fern. so any thing you can assist on would be helpful. where would this plant grow.. We have seen pictures on of red ferns--or are they?? lady red?? Thanks for your input..

The Silver Lady Fern likes high light but no late day sun. They can also take medium light if they are close to a window. They need to be watered several times a week lightly (I water right over the top center - seems to like this). Never let them dry out - if you do they will turn brown. Return to watering again and new fronds will appear. You can eventually cut off the older brown ones. They are a tree fern and eventually will develop a trunk. They would love being near a humidifier and never near a vent. Silver Lady's love a shady patio (morning or late day sun ok) in a humid area. They are beautiful! But they take attention. I think it's worth it though. They are truly my favorite fern. I just recently got an autumn fern so I can't tell you much about it. But I think they are not as picky about watering and humidity.

I am looking to find out if anyone has Autumn Fern and what it looks like in our area, in different seasons.

Mature autumn fern planted in pot gets new fronds from the edges but really none from center of plant, which is pretty bare after cutting out old growth. Is there any way to stimulate new growth in the center? Will dividing the plant help? Thanks for any suggestions.