Thursday, January 12, 2012

What am I doing wrong to my Boston Fern???

My boston fern seems like it's drying out big time! What can I do to save his life?? I spray him with mist each day, I even have my cold mist humidifier going today. His limbs just seem to be drying and dying more each day! HELP!!!

What am I doing wrong to my Boston Fern???
It is probably root bound put in bigger pot with some new potting soil
Reply:boston ferns LOVE moisture....usually best places for these are hanging in your bathroom...cause they get constant moisture.
Reply:Assuming it is not so overwatered it developed root rot, remember that ferns don't like direct sunlight. Look for a shady spot, or receiving very indirect sunlight. Also, it loves humus and peat! Try to mimic, as much as possible, its environment out in the forest.



If it is not getting any better now, just cut off all dead branches, and plant the root ball under a bunch of leaves or pine needles, and let it be. It will come back next year.


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