Q.What Makes Boston Ferns More Green When They Fade?
What makes Boston ferns more green when they fade?
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on January 21, 2012
If the plant is losing color, then it likely has a nutrient deficiency. This could be a lack of nitrogen, iron or even a micro nutrient as well. If it's lacking nitrogen, I would fertilize the plant with a complete, but nitrogen heavy fertilizer. Here is more information that could help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-fertilizer.htm
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