Ferns Turning Brown and Dying? Here's How You Can Save Them!
16.06.2023 - 04:39
/ balconygardenweb.com
Are your Ferns Turning Brown and Dying? Well, there could be many reasons behind it, and in this article, we will discuss them all in detail, along with the solutions.
One of the reasons behind the brown fronds of ferns is underwatering. These plants like consistently moist soil. Dry periods between watering spells, dehydrating air, and windy locations can also result in brown leaves due to the absence of moisture.
The best way to identify this is to hold a brown frond in hand and notice wrinkled and papery leaves. Here’s what you can do:
If you notice indoor ferns are turning brown and air dry, then it can be because of low humidity. Indoor ferns belong to tropical climates and are suited to live in 40 percent humidity or more, which is too low at 10% inside the home, making the foliage brown, dry, and crisp. Here’s what you can do.
Ferns planted in full sun can lose water from leaves quicker than the roots can take moisture, which makes the foliage appear burnt and brown. All fern varieties are quite sensitive to direct sunlight, which makes the soil dry quickly and results in brown leaves.
Full sun also reduces humidity and enhances the temperature. Here’s what you can do:
Higher temperatures can raise the rate at which fern transpires from the foliage and increases the evaporation from the soil. This can make the fronds turn brown prematurely.
Here are some of the pointers to follow to save the plant:
The leaves turn brown when pots are too small, and plants become root-bound. Small containers dry out fast due to fern roots pulling up moisture.
If the fern is in the pot for a long period, then the roots can deplete the soil of nutrients, and the root system grows wide and needs more water than the soil can keep.
Outdoor ferns