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title: "Hello! Got this fern today hoping I could save it, but I'm pretty new…"
description: "Hello! Got this fern today hoping I could save it, but I'm pretty new to fern care. The ends of the leaves are browning a bit, as well as the bottom leaves…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/NiZALrtASBeROEC20lQA3w/q1UIQU6VRdLhlc8483CldP"
community: "Fern Friends"
author: "Haley S."
published: "2025-05-11T03:28:16.147455Z"
language: "en"
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# Hello! Got this fern today hoping I could save it, but I'm pretty new…

_Posted by Haley S. on 2025-05-11_

Hello! Got this fern today hoping I could save it, but I'm pretty new to fern care. The ends of the leaves are browning a bit, as well as the bottom leaves seem to be turning yellow and/or dying off. Also, does it need a bigger pot? Any tips, trucks, or suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

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## 3 comments

### Hippie Plant Grandma commented on 2025-05-11

They love humidity my house is dry and I mist mine 2 times a a day

#### Hippie Plant Grandma replied on 2025-05-11

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### Evey commented on 2025-05-11

Hey, I’m not a fern expert but for the start - try giving them similar conditions to their natural habitat in the forest. They need a lot of moisture, I keep mine in the bathroom as the rest of the house is too dry. I also spray mine with water every day or second day if I forget. I also do bottom watering - I put mine in a bowl of water, water slightly so the water drains out and then let it sit there for a few minutes. They don’t like a lot of direct light, mine is covered with a shade in the bathroom. Hope that helps!

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