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title: "I can’t figure out why my fern is getting brown and crispy on the…"
description: "I can’t figure out why my fern is getting brown and crispy on the edges. I water according to plants Recommendations and mist frequently! She’s about 6 feet…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kfuQRezSQ7Gs_04pDGkiyg"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Angel07"
published: "2024-05-19T18:46:46.213487Z"
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# I can’t figure out why my fern is getting brown and crispy on the…

_Posted by Angel07 on 2024-05-19_

I can’t figure out why my fern is getting brown and crispy on the edges. I water according to plants Recommendations and mist frequently! She’s about 6 feet from a south facing window.

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## 2 comments

### Mason commented on 2024-05-19

I need help with the same exact problem.

### Ashlyn commented on 2024-05-20

If your plant is getting crispy, this could be from too much sun exposure. While plants love full sun, they can also get sunburnt 😉

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