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title: "I watered my fern as per the Planta schedule and now it’s shriveling…"
description: "I watered my fern as per the Planta schedule and now it’s shriveling up. Any idea as to what happened??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w4VrXt1VtLC9Ew2eBZQdo7"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Riccelo"
published: "2025-09-08T21:47:49.781807Z"
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# I watered my fern as per the Planta schedule and now it’s shriveling…

_Posted by Riccelo on 2025-09-08_

I watered my fern as per the Planta schedule and now it’s shriveling up. Any idea as to what happened??

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## 2 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-08

It looks dry. Try moving to a lower/less direct light level or watering even more often (but watch for root rot.) Higher humidity might help

### Gaileen Joy commented on 2025-09-09

The Planta app schedule is just a SUGGESTION/REMINDER. You need to actually check the plant to see if it needs to be watered. If you’re only watering when the app tells you to water, without checking the plant, you could be overwatering or underwatering.

Does the plant have good drainage?

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