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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 6, 2019
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    These will rarely exceed 2 feet tall.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 24, 2019
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    This could be an insect, but it could also be fungal. A photo will help me to determine that. In the meantime, this collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic

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    GKH_Susan on
    November 4, 2019
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    This certainly looks like a wood fern. This article has a nice photo for you to compare and lots of info on how to care for the fern:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/wood-ferns/wood-ferns-in-the-garden.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    November 6, 2019
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    They are hardy to zone 4 so they should be fine with just some mulch around them. The ferns will die back and return in spring. They are perennial but not evergreen. Some evergreen ferns for your zone are Christmas fern, Autumn fern 'Brilliance,' and Japanese tassel fern.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/growing-ferns-in-zone-5.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 14, 2019
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    They like bright, but indirect light. If you do not have a bright room, then a small fluorescent fixture will suffice. They don't really need direct light.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kangaroo-paw-fern/growing-kangaroo-foot-ferns.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 20, 2019
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    Ferns are relatively carefree, and there are only a handful of things that can cause this.

    Temperature can cause this, though, you are well within most ferns native regions

    Lack of humidity can be a cause. They prefer a humid environment. Dry air will dry out the plant.

    Lack of water is a very common cause. If the soil is allowed to dry out completely, this will be an expected behavior.

    The most likely cause, is too much light. They can't handle full sun, so if the plant is allowed to creep into it at all, this can cause the issue that you are seeing.

    Usually,it is a combination of one or more causes. You can remove any dead growth, leaving living growth alone. Giving it proper care, balancing its needs, will ensure a healthy plant.

    This article will help you with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/brown-tips-on-garden-ferns.htm

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