Boston fern disease

My Boston fern has recently developed small tear-drop shaped bulbs on some of the stems. The fern has adequate light and water and is indoors. Several leaves have died. What has caused this, and what to do?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/25/2017 @ 8:02 pm

This may be what you have:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/root-nodules-on-boston-fern.htm ^[1]

If so, it is perfectly normal, and provides an opportunity to propagate the plant if you choose.

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