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- The fern turns brown - why and what helps?
- Summer green ferns turn brown every year
- To sunny location
- Nutrient deficiency or wrong fertilizer
- Dry earth or too dry room air
- Tips & Tricks
Too much sunlight can cause the fern to turn brown
The fern turns brown - why and what helps?
For a long time the fern seemed to be doing well. But since a few days now cross lines on your forehead spread when you look at him? The fronds have turned brown. What is behind it?
Summer green ferns turn brown every year
If you have a deciduous fern and its leaves turn brown in the fall, do not worry. Many ferns are deciduous and discard their fronds after browning. When it gets warmer again, new fronds go out. The old, brown fronds can - if they are disturbing - remove them as soon as they are dried up.
To sunny location
Both ferns and outdoor ferns get brown leaves when exposed to direct sunlight. Few ferns tolerate sunlight. Therefore, ferns should preferably be planted in the shade or semi-shade.
Nutrient deficiency or wrong fertilizer
Another reason for browning fronds on ferns may be a lack of nutrients or the opposite of over-fertilization. Always use organic fertilizers for your fern. These plants are allergic to mineral fertilizers with too many salts. Furthermore, when fertilizing: less is more.
Dry earth or too dry room air
Another common reason the leaves turn brown when ferned is dryness. Ferns need a lot of moisture. They should be watered regularly so that the soil is moist. Make sure, however, that no waterlogging forms. This leads to root rot and also to brown leaves.
In addition, ferns are pleased about the following measures:
Many furs turn brown and eventually come in when the humidity is too low. This is especially the case in the heated living room. For such locations, most ferns are absolutely unsuitable.
Tips & Tricks
If brown spots suddenly appear on the bottom of the fronds, do not worry. These are the spore capsules of the ferns. They are no indication of care mistakes!