Ok 'baby mode' may not be the technical term, but it looks like my ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) is putting out little tiny fronds. Either this is a reflection of the size of the fronds that the new root system is able to support, or maybe the fern only puts out large fronds once a year and doesn't have enough juice in the tank for larger ones.
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| Tiny ostrich fern frond growing away from the main root crown |
Now the tiny baby fronds aren't just coming out of the head/crown of the fern root system, but they're popping up a little ways away. Probably growing from roots further out. I think it's a good sign, but is it enough growth to last through the coming Fall and Winter?
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| This massive fern looks like it reverted to a juvenile form after being transplanted |
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| Update 9/10/2015: New fern growth is opening up even more, nice! |
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