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title: "Hi there! I’m new to caring for a fern and was hoping to get some…"
description: "Hi there! I’m new to caring for a fern and was hoping to get some information. I’ve noticed some extremely wiry, dry parts on the plant—they’re also quite…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/NiZALrtASBeROEC20lQA3w/lJVQmD8fbEAatthw2v82Do"
community: "Fern Friends"
author: "Lauren"
published: "2025-04-07T04:14:43.607647Z"
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# Hi there! I’m new to caring for a fern and was hoping to get some…

_Posted by Lauren on 2025-04-07_

Hi there! I’m new to caring for a fern and was hoping to get some information. I’ve noticed some extremely wiry, dry parts on the plant—they’re also quite sharp when cut. Are these old stems or roots? TIA!

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