Rare Fern spore for sale.

Revwattsia fragilis (Dryopteris wattsii)

This is a very rare fern in the wild –

We have good fresh spore.

Each packet contains a generous amount of sieved spore (no trash included)

 Sent by air mail anywhere in the world.

TRACKING:  Tracking is now available on spore shipments within Australia. This is covered by the postage cost of $5.00 per item in a prepaid envelope.

The ridiculous cost of Australia Post charges for overseas tracking ($17.70) for the same envelope/small package) is so high no one would be willing to pay it, especially on a $12 order) so there is no tracking on shipments to destinations outside of Australia. We will send a photo of the envelope with postage paid sticker on it when it is sent.

This is  spore – NOT living plants, see note  below.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE to buyers who say they did not know! Read all the details before ordering.

Do not order spore if you do not know how to germinate them. It is completely different from growing flowering plants from seed. Fern spore looks like a bit of dust and if it spreads across the packet it needs to be tapped back to the bottom. See instructions below.

Watch this video (The dark art of growing ferns from spore) to see how to grow ferns from spore –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okvz09DpL_w

 

Revwattsia fragilis (Rev.Watts Fern)

Revwattsia fragilis is a monotypic genus endemic to north-eastern Queensland, where it is known from only a very few locations. This fern was first found in 1913 near Ravenshoe.  Until recently it had been seen by very few people.  However, much spore has been distributed to growers and fern enthusiasts and it is now available in the nursery trade.

This is a beautiful and spectacular fern when mature. In a hanging container, its large, arching fronds of soft, glossy green present a pleasing sight.   One of the most interesting features of this lovely fern is the large, chunky rhizome which is covered densely with golden scales.  New plantlets can emerge from this rhizome.

 

Finding a position in the garden to grow this fern as an epiphyte presents some problems as it is a big fern and requires high levels of humidity.  In containers in a fernery or bush house it is much easier to maintain and grows easily.  As it is an epiphyte, it must have a very light mix that does not become water-logged.   Because of the size of its fronds it needs to be elevated and have plenty of room to spread. Good air movement is essential, but keep it out of winds.

 

This spore does not require any special treatment. Just treat like any other spore.

Information and images from Australian Tropical Plants DVD ROM

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Note: Sometimes the spore in the packet gets shaken to the edge and settles in the folds of the paper. It is a good idea to open the packet slowly (out of any breeze, or you could loose the lot) and while holding the edges of the packet upwards gently tap the paper on the outside with a pencil to shake the spore back into the centre fold.

Note: If you have never grown ferns from spore before it is suggested you research it carefully first. It is completely different from growing plants from seed. A good video is this one from Gardening Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okvz09DpL_w.
Study this and see if you are willing to give it a go.