Fern tattoos are a great alternative if you are looking for a different plant to tattoo. and that, in turn, has a beautiful meaning. If you want to get away from the ya classical rose tattoos, lotus flowers or daisies, ferns are a great idea. In addition, we can include this type of tattoos within that category of minimalist tattoos of which we have already spoken on more than one occasion.
And is that most of the people who decide to tattoo a fern, opt for a tattoo in black, simple and very lightly loaded. In short, an elegant and simple tattoo. Perfect for both men and women. But what is the meaning of fern tattoos? As we have said before, they have a beautiful meaning that will encourage you to embody one on your skin. Next we will talk about the meaning of these curious plants and we will give you a few ideas to inspire you in your next design.
Ferns, a fascinating type of plant
Ferns are distinguished by being a very peculiar type of plant, without seeds or flowers, which reproduces by spores. The spores are kept in a kind of sachets, called sori, in the front part of the leaves of the plant. When the time comes, after maturation, the sori open and the spores are released.
They grow mostly in very humid areas and there are a lot of types. The most typical ones have saw-shaped blades, although there are those with smaller blades and even without blades, but with stems shaped like a violin handle. They are leafy plants, which grow in the understory, with colors ranging from dark green to an intense emerald.
Fern tattoos meanings
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The fern has a great magical connotation depending on what popular culture. As with other plants such as clover, the fern is attributed qualities to attract luck and wealth to everyone who has one. In addition, ferns in the home are a very good idea since in many cultures they claim that it offers a power of protection both to the home itself and to the people who live in it.
Tribes and legends
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It is also commented that It is a plant used by some tribes to fight evil spirits. And even, from what I have been able to read, the fern is a plant that attracts rain, although in this aspect it is not a surprise, since you only have to see in the regions and under what climates this plant is found.
Ferns are also related to a large number of Slavic legends, among the best known, the one that claims they only bloom on the shortest night of the year. Legend says that if you find a fern flower (something very difficult, in fact impossible!) You will be lucky all your life.
And yet another legend, this time Finnish, says that if you find the flower of a fern you can become invisible and travel to a place where a treasure awaits you surrounded by wisps...
Ferns in Victorian times
Finally, It is curious to note that, in Victorian times, there was a fashion related to ferns in which all kinds of things were decorated (from ceramics, to textiles, books and even sculptures) with this type of plant, whether real, dried or drawn. This fashion led to their in-depth study and some wonderful illustrations in works related to this type of plant.
Fern tattoo ideas
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The beauty of ferns, and their variety, can give us a lot of ideas so that our design is unique and original. Here are some ideas that we hope you find useful:
Fern tattoos on the back
The back is one of the best places where you can get one of these wonderful plants tattooed. The geometry of the blades looks great following the backIn addition, you can play with the dark green of the leaves and the reddish of the stem. And you can opt for a more realistic style, like the one in the photo, or opt for a touch of watercolor, in black and white ...
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Tribal fern
Course it is one of the most curious combinations you will find. The fern can be alone or accompanied, although it is important that, for the plant to stand out and be discernible, you do like the DJ in the photo: separate the leaves one by one, preserving their graceful and triangular shape.
The fern as secondary
Sometimes ferns are not the protagonists of tattoos, but can be used as a guest artist. In the background, thanks to their shape, they can give a lot of play whether they are in color or in black and white, they are the perfect complement to enhance the plant that you have chosen as the protagonist.
Simple fern on the wrist
Have we already said that the shape of the ferns is perfect for a tattoo? Its simplicity is also ideal for tattoos like the one in the photo. Both give a very cool feeling of life and movement. Choose a classic fern or go for one with more rounded leaves and a vine stem for a bit of a change.
Realistic fern
Without a doubt, the king of fern tattoos is the one that is based on the realistic design of this plant. However, even if it is realistic, do not rule out giving it a different touch to make it more artistic, for example, a touch of watercolor or a blur, like the one in the photo. You can even take inspiration from the old Victorian illustrations we talked about earlier for an antique touch.
Accompanied by other plants
A somewhat different design than the fern as a secondary of which we spoke before is to combine it with other plants. Thus, several small designs are combined, with the same prominence, in the same place (in this case, the arm, although it can also be the leg, the neck ...), like pieces of a puzzle, to convey a very modern and aesthetic aesthetic. original.
Fern with henna
We couldn't forget about the henna ferns. You can get a tattoo both by following this method and by being inspired by it. As you can see, the intricate and delicate designs of henna look great with ferns, and allow some very, very cool designs, something more complicated and with a spectacular style.
We hope you have been interested in the meaning of fern tattoos and we have given you a few ideas for your next tattoo. Tell us, do you have any tattoos of this style? Are there any that you especially liked? Do you think we have any ideas? Remember that you can tell us what you want, for this, you just have to leave us a comment!
