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title: "Hey there, can anyone help me diagnose / treat my bostern fern plant…"
description: "Hey there, can anyone help me diagnose / treat my bostern fern plant please? Planta at first said it was underwatered now it thinks it’s been overwatered. I’d…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Henry Lenthall"
published: "2026-02-23T09:38:42.622639Z"
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# Hey there, can anyone help me diagnose / treat my bostern fern plant…

_Posted by Henry Lenthall on 2026-02-23_

Hey there, can anyone help me diagnose / treat my bostern fern plant please?

Planta at first said it was underwatered now it thinks it’s been overwatered.

I’d appreciate any tips :)

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## 3 comments

### Day commented on 2026-02-23

Trim away all the dead leaves and remove any debris. ensure it is in a good draining pot w appropriate soil that is moist but not over logged. water only when top inch of soil feels dry. they need bright indirect light and consistent humidity ranging between 50-80%. Use a loose, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture but drains well. Browning Tips: Indicates low humidity or lack of water. Yellowing Leaves: Usually caused by overwatering or poor drainage. Leaf Drop: Common when moving indoors for winter; just trim back and let it acclimate to the temp in the home. always clean your leaves too and wipe them every few weeks so dust and dirt is removed and the plant can get sun exposure properly to photosynthesize. if you don’t have effective lighting, than a grow light should be used in its place.

#### Henry Lenthall replied on 2026-02-23

Thank you Day !

#### Day replied on 2026-02-23

anytime :)

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