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BScales610 on
May 30, 2016Q.Care of Ferns
I have a fern that started out in the house, and it's starting to shed a lot and turn brown. I now have it on my patio. Was this a sign of too much water? Will it do better outdoors for the summer months?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 31, 2016A.Lack of humidity, watering issues or light conditions can all cause browning of the fern.
Here are some links to help refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-runners.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
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- Asked by
PattiS on
May 31, 2016
Ormond Beach, FLQ.Bird nest fern
I've had my bird nest fern for years. When it needs water, it droops. Within a few hours, it is upright again & happy. Yesterday when I watered it thoroughly it did not return to its upright position; still drooping. What could be wrong? Help!! Thank you. Patti
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 2, 2016A.Make sure that the soil is moist and not soggy, and that excess water is draining from the pot.
Aim for watering more evenly, maintain a moisture level. This is less stressful to the plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htm
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kathiehansen on
June 12, 2016
Mount Vernon WAQ.Outdoor Fern
I have my mother's fern in the yard that is about 40 years old. It grows about 4 to 5 feet and is spectacular. The last 2 years it isn't growing as big and starts to brown early. It used to last until July/August...now it starts to wilt in June. It is huge, and I guess I need to divide it, but I am uncertain how to do it. Please help save it.
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LuvaLeigh on
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mtthwdunne40 on
June 19, 2016
Dublin Ireland.Q.Aspleniums
Are Aspleniums suitable for outdoor planting in Ireland?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2016A.Most plants in the genus can not winter over outdoors. Temperatures below 20 degrees will kill the ferns.
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Many plants on
July 13, 2016
zip 46181Q.growing hart’s tongue
What is the zone in which hart's tongue fern is grown?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.Growing zone 5a to 9b
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/harts-tongue-ferns/harts-tongue-fern-care.htm
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Torpedokk on
July 24, 2016
Shaker Heights, OhioQ.Outdoor Ferns
My outdoor ferns are turning brown, and some are dying. What is causing this and how can I stop it? I have lived here eight years, and this has never happened. The ferns are beautiful all summer long and into the fall. Then they die off but always come back the following spring. HOPE YOU CAN HELP!
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 25, 2016A.Make sure the Ferns are receiving enough moisture. Dry conditions will cause browning of the plants.
Pests can also be the cause. The two most common in Ferns is dry scale and foliar nematodes.
Both feed on the Ferns soft tissues, drying them out.
Scale can be seen and should be treated with horticultural oil.
Nematodes are microscopic and removing the damaged fronds and disposing of will help control them.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
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Joyce rungel on
August 16, 2016Q.My dying fern
I have a huge 3 ft high fern that is slowly dying. It was a funeral plant. I thought it may be many plants, but in cleaning it up today, found it is all one. I cleaned out all the dying fronds. It looks like little new ones are coming up. What should I do now?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 17, 2016
Certified ExpertA.I am not sure what species you have, but the little fronds will probably continue growing this year or next year. I believe you can cut back the dying fronds. Ferns normally do shed their old leaves after several years, so there is probably nothing to worry about. In some cases, though, ferns in full sun can be damaged by too much sunlight.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ostrich-fern/growing-ostrich-ferns.htm
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