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Feb 8, 2015 7:53 AM CST

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Name: ray schaaf
shepherdsville ky

I reciently divided some ,what I think are boston ferns. Among the roots I found hairy spheres which look reproductive structure. I planted some and one seems to be sprouting? Anyone know what these are?

dont knot what is

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abhege

Feb 8, 2015 9:05 AM CST

Name: Arlene
Grantville, GA (Zone 8a)

Can you post a photo? It probably is roots. I divide my Boston ferns each year so I can over winter them in the greenhouse.

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flaflwrgrl

Feb 10, 2015 8:57 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Yes, those are underground tubers. See:
http://keyserver.lucidcentral....
Scroll down to Reproduction and Dispersal

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