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Posted 2Y ago by @FabPilea

Dots?

Hi guys!

I just discovered these small dots on the back of a leaf. Does anyone know what they are? I cut off the leaf, but now I'm wondering if that was a mistake. Appreciate any help! 🪴☺️
Captain Plant-it
Captain Plant-it
Blue Star Fern
9” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
@raquelitaque
Rachel
25973 XP
2Y ago
@raquelitaque
Those are little spores, that is how the fern reproduces. It’s ok if you cut off the leaf, but it’s not something to worry about overall!
@SvelteKingfern
Sophie
19762 XP
2Y ago
@SvelteKingfern
If you cut the leaf off, you may as well cut off all leaves and kill the plant (don't do it LOL). It's because these dots will appear on every leaf. It's natural, it's how this plant grows.
@UltraKoreanfir
Melisse
34740 XP
2Y ago
@UltraKoreanfir
Take the leaf and rub it over fresh dirt or bare spots in the pot to drop the spores onto the surface, and it should propagate new baby ferns 😉
@KDkat3
Kadie
51154 XP
2Y ago
@KDkat3
Cutting off one leaf won’t hurt. 😊 but yes they are spores and how they reproduce.