Propagating Foxtail Fern from Seeds

From Inflorescence to Seedling: Foxtail Fern Reproduction

A gardener asks how to get more plants from a foxtail fern and about a fleshy root structure.

Propagation Steps

1. Wait for the plant to produce an inflorescence that develops into a seed pod.
2. Collect seeds after they detach and fall.
3. Soak 2 days in water.
4. Press lightly into medium, cover with moist paper towel, seal in a bag.
5. Keep at 80°F; germination in about a month.
6. Transplant sprouted seedlings to individual pots, then to ground.

Root Structure Note

Nick isn't sure what "fleshy structure on the root of a fern" refers to—foxtail ferns have tuberous roots, but the description is unclear.