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title: "Hello! My maidenhair fern is growing new small ferns! But the color…"
description: "Hello! My maidenhair fern is growing new small ferns! But the color difference is throwing me off. Are the babies supposed to be such a light green or am i…"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "Nicole"
published: "2024-07-27T02:23:51.20357Z"
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# Hello! My maidenhair fern is growing new small ferns! But the color…

_Posted by Nicole on 2024-07-27_

Hello! My maidenhair fern is growing new small ferns! But the color difference is throwing me off. Are the babies supposed to be such a light green or am i doing something wrong?

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## 2 comments

### Jbear13 commented on 2024-07-27

New leaves will usually be a bit lighter but no worries they will darken as they grow! 😄

#### Nicole replied on 2024-07-27

Such a relief to hear🥲 THANK YOU!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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