The cultivation of ferns originated from the Poineer project during the summer vacation of 2025. The primary research focus was to investigate the impact of different growth conditions on the plant physiological properties of ferns.

Ferns are ancient spore-bearing plants whose origins can be traced back to the age of dinosaurs, and they have played a significant role in improving the Earth’s geology and atmospheric environment.

The experiment required cultivating various locally common fern species and simulating the changing processes of key parameters in their natural growth environments. We employed sealable transparent incubators to control three environmental variables—temperature, humidity, and light—in the fern growth environment, aiming to study the sensitivity coefficients of these changes on the growth morphology of ferns.

Through this experimental research process, we gained a deeper understanding of ferns, an ancient yet vibrant species. We initially mastered the fundamental methods of plant physiological research and attempted scientific paper writing.

We have collected samples of various fern species and compiled them into a collection. The survival conditions of ferns in new planetary environments, as well as their transformative effects on soil and atmospheric conditions, are topics that greatly interest us.