What to do if the leaves of coral fern wilt and turn yellow

Growth habits of coral fern

Coral ferns like a humid environment and have high requirements for humidity. The air humidity should be above 60%, and around 70%-90% is most suitable. The soil should also be kept moist and breathable. This flower is relatively shade-tolerant and does not like direct sunlight. It grows best in a semi-shaded environment with scattered light.

Why do coral fern leaves wilt and turn yellow?

If it is too dry and the humidity of the air and soil cannot meet the growth needs of the coral fern, it will easily cause the leaves to wilt and turn yellow, which is also the most common reason for the withering of coral ferns.

If you water too much, it will easily cause waterlogging, which will cause the roots of the plant to rot, leading to poor growth of branches and leaves or even death.

The hot and humid summer is prone to breeding mold, which can also cause the leaves to turn yellow and wither, so you should pay attention to prevention and control.

Coral ferns prefer a semi-shaded environment. When cultivating them, pay attention to shading. If the sunlight is too strong, it will easily cause the leaves to become too dry or cause sunburn.

What to do if leaves wilt

Try spraying water on the branches and leaves, then cover the pot with a plastic bag to increase the air humidity a little, but be careful not to cover it all the time. You need to open the cover from time to time for ventilation. Repeat this process and the coral fern will gradually recover. Another way is to place the coral ferns and other potted plants together. With more plants, the surrounding air humidity can be increased to a certain extent, so that the coral ferns will not be too dry.

Precautions

When buying coral ferns from the flower market, you should pay attention to the type of soil used. If it is a mixture of peat soil and perlite, you should pay attention to controlling watering, because this kind of soil has a high water retention capacity. Watering too frequently can easily lead to root rot. Generally, you should water it after the soil is completely dry. To judge whether the soil is dry, don't just look at the surface. You can turn it over a little to see if the lower layer of soil is moist. Depending on the condition of the soil, you only need to water it once or twice a week. There must be no water accumulation in the pot. Normally, you only need to spray water on the branches and leaves more often every day to keep them moist.