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title: "I have this fern (I think…) that hasn’t been watered in a week and…"
description: "I have this fern (I think…) that hasn’t been watered in a week and it’s not looking too good. I just watered it, but do you think it’s beyond a point of return?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Riccelo"
published: "2025-08-25T00:08:58.735551Z"
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# I have this fern (I think…) that hasn’t been watered in a week and…

_Posted by Riccelo on 2025-08-25_

I have this fern (I think…) that hasn’t been watered in a week and it’s not looking too good. I just watered it, but do you think it’s beyond a point of return?

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## 6 comments

### Springvision commented on 2025-08-25

Those dry wilted leaves will not come back. Those maiden hair ferns are finicky. I don't think it will ever look nice again. But that's just me I've given up on them. 😆😏

#### Riccelo replied on 2025-08-25

Oh no!

### Max Grzelak commented on 2025-08-25

Maidenhair ferns are very dramatic. Even if you keep the soil moist (they like that), the leaves will always get brown and dry without high humidity.

#### Riccelo replied on 2025-08-25

Should I mist it like daily?

#### Max Grzelak replied on 2025-08-25

Yeah, that would help. Or put it in your bathroom if you have natural light coming through a window in there.

### Max Grzelak commented on 2025-08-25

If the root system is still good and healthy, you could literally chop off all the leaves at the base in the spring time to start fresh. As long as it has nutrients to feed on (repot it or water it with plant food), it will send out new growth.

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