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title: "Hi all! My previously happy fern is now developing the bright yellow…"
description: "Hi all! My previously happy fern is now developing the bright yellow leaves that fall off easily. Any ideas on cause or changes I can make to prevent this? I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/NiZALrtASBeROEC20lQA3w/K9G0IbYcSTK3bhhNaFgkpA"
community: "Fern Friends"
author: "Ryder"
published: "2024-05-09T21:33:15.531727Z"
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# Hi all! My previously happy fern is now developing the bright yellow…

_Posted by Ryder on 2024-05-09_

Hi all! My previously happy fern is now developing the bright yellow leaves that fall off easily. Any ideas on cause or changes I can make to prevent this? I only water this when the soil is dry and have kept it by the window for light

Thank you!!

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## 1 comment

### JRB commented on 2024-05-11

Could be sunburn? Maybe I read on here that they don't like too much sun 🤔 xxx

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