What to do if the leaves of the maidenhair fern wither

Burnt edges on leaves

The reason why the leaves have burnt edges

The leaves of the maidenhair fern develop brown burnt edges, which is a common problem encountered in cultivation. This is mainly due to improper maintenance environment, too strong sunlight, and insufficient water. Lack of water in the leaves will cause some cells to shrink and dehydrate, the green color will gradually fade, and then burnt edges will appear.

Rescue measures

Immediately move the maidenhair fern to a semi-shaded place for maintenance. If the maidenhair fern is placed on a balcony, it is recommended to move the flowerpot to a bright place indoors. The condition will gradually ease after a few days. Take good care of it in the next few days and try to avoid being stimulated by strong light again.

Cut off the burnt leaves in time, and spray water on the leaves and the surrounding areas to increase the air humidity.

Leaves turn black

Causes of blackening

Due to the low temperature and freezing, the plants grow slowly in winter, and the nutrients in the leaves are insufficient. If the temperature is low, the leaves will be frozen and will gradually turn black.

The environment is shaded and airtight. The maidenhair fern likes shade, so many families will place it in the living room or bedroom for maintenance. It is inevitable that there will be poor ventilation. If there is insufficient light for a long time and the air does not circulate, the leaves will turn black.

Insufficient fertilizer and water. The maidenhair fern likes fertilizer. If no fertilizer is applied for a long time, the moist soil in the pot will cause the leaves of the plant to wilt and gradually turn black.

Prevention and treatment methods

The temperature is low in winter and it is easy to suffer from frost damage. In addition, the light is weak in winter, so many families will move the maidenhair fern to a sunny balcony, but since the windows are open in the morning and evening, it is easy to get cold. So you should control the indoor temperature, especially in the morning and evening, and don't place it near the window.

The maidenhair fern does not like a stuffy environment, especially in summer. It needs frequent ventilation, increased air humidity, and appropriate light.

The maidenhair fern prefers sandy loam rich in humus and needs sufficient fertility. Before planting, add an appropriate amount of brick chips or lime particles to the soil to enhance the calcium content and improve the permeability of the soil. In addition, in normal maintenance, fertilize once a month, focusing on supplementing calcium.