And I thank you too, Vijayadas ji for the information. Pteridophytes was unfortunately never taught as a "serious" subject to me- and I missed out on all the interesting features of this group. This Selaginella bryopteris is a poikilohydric species we were discussing some days back. Regards Aparna
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 2:26 PM, JANAKI TURAGA <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you! > > On 11/1/09, Vijayadas D <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Dear, >> >> Normally it is growing as lithophyte in shaded forest. >> >> But, try to make fine soil mixed with enough organic . collect >> sporophylls and put on this and give green house effect . >> >> other ways , if you have the chance to collect live plants, put on the >> surfce of humus organified soil and keep the plant as errect with clips >> in full shaded condition. >> >> Dont think , died plant will start to grow . This plant has the capacity >> to regain the green color even after death when comes to contact with >> water. >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 9:45 AM, JANAKI TURAGA <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> Dear Vijayadas, >>> Thankyou! >>> Need your advise on how to propogate this plant. I was told that this >>> would be fine if kept in a vase, with water changed periodically every week. >>> But I have found that the sanjeevani plant dries up pretty soon. I have >>> to work towards reviving it-very often which is tiresome! >>> So can I repot it in soil? Will it survive in soil or water? How do I >>> take care of it? >>> Looking forward to your response >>> Kind Regards >>> Janaki Turaga >>> >>> >>> On 11/1/09, Vijayadas D <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Dear all, >>>> >>>> It is Selaginella bryopteris. >>>> >>>> Pteridophytes are classified into two - Ferns and Fern allies >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> There are two principal differences between ferns and fern allies. >>>> First, unlike the ferns, the leaves of fern allies, known technically as >>>> microphylls, are small, scale-like structures with a single mid-vein. >>>> >>>> Second, fern allies make their spores at the bases of their >>>> leaves or on specialized branches. >>>> Selaginella, Lycopodiales(Lycopodium , Phlegmaria etc..), Equisetum, >>>> Isoets, and Psilotum are Fern allies and all other are Ferns . >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Vijayadas >>>> >>>> On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 8:15 AM, JANAKI TURAGA <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> This fern (I think it is!) in the dry state was sold in a market in >>>>> Gurgaon, with the sales pitch that if soaked in water for sometime it >>>>> would >>>>> become green. A green specimen was also put on display which was >>>>> spectacular! >>>>> So it was bought and after overnight soaking in water, it became green >>>>> like in the picture! >>>>> Would appreciate if someone could id this fern and provide any >>>>> information about this plant. >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Janaki Turaga >>>>> Riyadh-11462,PBNO-7210 >>>>> KSA >>>>> vijayadas.wetpaint.com >>>>> >>>>> Ferns are funniest plants..............!!!!! >>>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> VijayadasD >> Horticulturalist / Estates Supervisor Deputy >> Electro Saudi Services Ltd >> Salwa Garden Village >> Riyadh-11462,PBNO-7210 >> KSA >> vijayadas.wetpaint.com >> >> Ferns are funniest plants..............!!!!! > > > > > -- Dr. Aparna Watve Dr. Aparna Watve Asha Appt, Shanti Nagar, Ekata Colony Nr. BSNL tower, Akbar Ward, Seoni.480661 tel: 07692-228115 mobile: (0)9755667710 and 9822597288 still works --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
