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title: "Does anyone know what the deal is with these thin, almost…"
description: "Does anyone know what the deal is with these thin, almost fuzzy-looking tendrils growing from my fern? I think it’s a button fern. Half of the plant WAS eaten…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/64b197e91e1478c0916f7ddc"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "SarahNH"
published: "2023-07-14T18:46:01.012Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone know what the deal is with these thin, almost…

_Posted by SarahNH on 2023-07-14_

Does anyone know what the deal is with these thin, almost fuzzy-looking tendrils growing from my fern? I think it’s a button fern. Half of the plant WAS eaten by a friend’s cat several months ago, so wondering if that has something to do with it. Should I cut them away?

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## 4 comments

### Danika commented on 2023-07-14

Lemon Button Fern. And fuzzy air roots. Totally normal. Don’t cut unless they bother you.

#### SarahNH replied on 2023-07-14

Oh good, thank you!

### Jas commented on 2023-07-14

Plait them around the rim of the pot😂 I’m sure that would be quite funky looking!

### Annai C. commented on 2023-07-15

Those are roots! Your fern is doing great!

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