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title: "Please help! I have this cotton candy fern, Ferb. Ferb isn’t doing so…"
description: "Please help! I have this cotton candy fern, Ferb. Ferb isn’t doing so well. He seems to be drying out even though he has moist soil all the time, and I…"
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community: "Fern Friends"
author: "Plantasaurus"
published: "2024-10-03T02:02:02.420575Z"
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# Please help! I have this cotton candy fern, Ferb. Ferb isn’t doing so…

_Posted by Plantasaurus on 2024-10-03_

Please help! I have this cotton candy fern, Ferb. Ferb isn’t doing so well. He seems to be drying out even though he has moist soil all the time, and I irregularly mist his fronds. Is it the humidity?, my room is typically 55-65%. Any help is welcome! 🌿🪴

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MtiCx8bD441m7XnLBJ0qMbtbdfhbIBOM1I9mWp-au3g/ialaTj-ETVuxUS2cjaQiBw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Plantasaurus commented on 2024-10-03

Forgot to mention his soil has lots of proper drainage, tropical plants mix, orchid bark and perlite. And a drainage hole.

### Lisa commented on 2024-10-03

My asparagus fern sits on a humidity tray. A tray will take care of your problem. I also have a few ferns living their best life above a small humidifier in my kitchen. They sit on the top shelf of a metal plant rack and the humidifier constantly blasts them from one shelf below. They love it. 💚

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IOVKSQVY7OHUPtfeQU_7ZxDXY4Z9OWW-E9P95QFTRPE/r5klEcvQR1WIaZ1COZ3JGg.webp?size=large)

#### Plantasaurus replied on 2024-10-03

Thank you sm. Your plants look amazing 🙌🏽

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