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title: "This foxtail fern and I need some advice! As you can see it’s lost a…"
description: "This foxtail fern and I need some advice! As you can see it’s lost a lot of stems over the years, especially during the hot summers. Do you think if I take it…"
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author: "Julie"
published: "2025-10-03T19:54:12.886047Z"
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# This foxtail fern and I need some advice! As you can see it’s lost a…

_Posted by Julie on 2025-10-03_

This foxtail fern and I need some advice! As you can see it’s lost a lot of stems over the years, especially during the hot summers. Do you think if I take it out to basically repot it, that I can remove these woody stems without damaging the live parts? Is it possible to clean it up and make room for new growth? Any advice welcomed to restore/recovery!

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-03

The dead parts may have corresponding dead roots filling up the pot. I would remove the plant and cut out all the dead parts including the dead roots. I would replace all of the soil. I would reduce the pot size to allow 1 inch of space around the healthy roots. I would add rooting hormone powder, SuperThrive Plant Vitamins and liquid fertilizer. I would water when it’s mostly dry and regularly fertilize. 🪴🍀

#### Julie replied on 2025-10-05

Thanks for the clear advice!

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