How do I make my fern look good? It doesn't seem to be doing well and I've always struggled with ferns...
Any tips?
Any plant people out there who could answer a question?
by desib77 5 Replies latest jw friends
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Stefanie
I think that there is a certain spray they sell.
I used to work at home depo in the garden dept. and i swear i could have seen a special spray.
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desib77
Thanks, Stephanie...I'll look in to that.
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Country Girl
There could be a few reasons why your fern isn't doing too well:
Too little sunlight.
Too much sunlight.
Old potting soil.
No misting.
Try repotting the plant into a slightly larger pot, hanging in indirect sunlight, and misting every day. Ferns like a high amount of humidity. My fern out front of the house hangs in the shade most of the day, but in the afternoon, sometimes the Texas sun is too much for it and it gets burnt. I have moved it back a bit. They also like nitrogen rich soil, so you could purchase some "worm dirt" and put a little in there once a month. Don't put more than a little bit if it's a smaller fern, as this will burn it. Try about a teaspoon full. For a larger fern, try a tablespoon full. You can also get some compost tea, dilute in a cup of water 1 Tblsp. and water it.
Hope that helps.
Country Girl
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desib77
Thanks Country Girl...
I bet it is getting too much sunlight...and I don't mist it. I water it but no misting.
Thanks, again....
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