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title: "My fern is having issues and I can't figure out why. I've had him for…"
description: "My fern is having issues and I can't figure out why. I've had him for over a year now, under a grow light. He bottom feeds regularly. But for about 3 months…"
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author: "Nikki"
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# My fern is having issues and I can't figure out why. I've had him for…

_Geplaatst door Nikki op 2025-01-25_

My fern is having issues and I can't figure out why. I've had him for over a year now, under a grow light. He bottom feeds regularly. But for about 3 months now the leaves closest to the roots started getting dry and turning brown. The ends of the shoots are still big leaves with bright green though. Any help or advice would be amazing!!

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## 5 reacties

### KJM reageerde op 2025-01-25

If the pot does not have a drain hole I will blame that but if it does have a drain hole perhaps it needs more humidity.

#### Nikki antwoordde op 2025-01-25

It's planted inside a nursery pot with drain holes that just sits inside this ceramic pot. That's how I bottom feed it. I'm wondering if maybe it's too small and getting root bound?

#### Katrina antwoordde op 2025-01-25

I’d say it may need repotted and higher humidity. Maybe add in some misting

#### Bay Area Plant Mom antwoordde op 2025-01-25

yes to higher humidity however misting is great for raising humidity for 5 minutes? might even be less in drier regions so unless you’re planning on making spraying your plants a full time job, you might wanna invest in a humidifier to not only raise the humidity but most importantly keep it humid all day long

### Alyssa reageerde op 2025-01-25

Yeah id recommend more humidity, ferns thrive in high humidity

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