--- title: "Can anyone help figure out why my Asparagus Fern is dying? Full sun,…" description: "Can anyone help figure out why my Asparagus Fern is dying? Full sun, repotted recently with an orchid mix, watered usually every 1.5 weeks. Planta says to…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p7Mn9KIUfklvDPLQ195ytP" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Harry" published: "2026-04-13T02:34:40.731135Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MtrQXm0ED3zkKppmuBd3CnKXiuPrQBsHHNyYMAXyDiU/auiMEMnpQvCWcwf99cVPBg.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md) # Can anyone help figure out why my Asparagus Fern is dying? Full sun,… _Posted by Harry on 2026-04-13_ Can anyone help figure out why my Asparagus Fern is dying? Full sun, repotted recently with an orchid mix, watered usually every 1.5 weeks. Planta says to water around every 3 days, though I feel like that's to much as the dirt is still damp by the time it says to water again. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MtrQXm0ED3zkKppmuBd3CnKXiuPrQBsHHNyYMAXyDiU/auiMEMnpQvCWcwf99cVPBg.webp?size=large) ## 10 comments ### Robert commented on 2026-04-13 Does the pot have holes in the bottom? #### Harry replied on 2026-04-13 Yes, the fern is kept under a slightly smaller plastic pot with a layer of tissue paper at the bottom to catch water ### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-13 pot is too big :-( too big and you'r watering WAY too often. there's a snooze button on your tasks in planta, and it will adjust the schedule accordingly. #### Harry replied on 2026-04-13 3 days is too soon im assuming, though in case you mean 1.5 weeks, than please do clarify. #### plantgeek replied on 2026-04-13 yes i meant the 3 days LOL sorry i didn't read all the way #### Robert replied on 2026-04-14 I agree ### Lo plants commented on 2026-04-14 The problem is likely overwatering, caused by the combination of an inappropriate soil mix and a watering schedule that is too frequent for the plant's needs.ExplanationThe Asparagus Fern is likely dying due to overwatering. Overwatering occurs when a plant receives too much water, preventing its roots from getting enough oxygen. This can lead to root rot and plant death. #### Harry replied on 2026-04-14 That... That is a strange reply friend. #### Lo plants replied on 2026-04-15 😭😭😭 I went to MIT so im kinda stuck with this writing #### Harry replied on 2026-04-22 😆LOL. What soil should I use instead??? --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_