Birds nest fern.

Question

I was given a Birds nest fern recently and there are pointy (not round spores on most of the leaves. Is this bad? How do I get rid of them? The prior owner thinks they can’t be saved.
Info please.

Answer 1

This article shows what spores should look like.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/collecting-birds-nest-fern-spores.htm

What you describe could be pests or disease.