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title: "I think my plant is sad, is been with me since 2 or 3 weeks. Can you…"
description: "I think my plant is sad, is been with me since 2 or 3 weeks. Can you please let me know what should I do ? I appreciate any tips"
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# I think my plant is sad, is been with me since 2 or 3 weeks. Can you…

_Posted by Susi on 2025-11-20_

I think my plant is sad, is been with me since 2 or 3 weeks. Can you please let me know what should I do ? I appreciate any tips

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/95e0GSEi-uEtYGykgkQWM-5mv0WqrGeZGuzRfmZUs-0/VE-KOm1PTvmZo003NkccDA.webp?size=large)

## 11 comments

### brittrb commented on 2025-11-20

About 6 months ago I got 2 ferns my first ones ever. They also looked like this. I r wet potted one and after 5 months it started to look a little better. The other one I didn’t repot but trimmed off dead stuff and it looked worse and worse but recently it’s been growing a little. I water them every week. I have a tray under them because water runs right through out the bottom of the pots and then they slowly soak it up over a few days. I try to mist them often. Idk if any thing I do with my ferns is correct care but it seems to be working. That’s my experience as a new fern owner anyway, maybe it will help

#### brittrb replied on 2025-11-20

The one repotted but however I think it did stress the plant a bit

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K2kILSrgTIuFu_XpaYjLry7hJTuror2aUd4t5asMHaI/HkHE4iIjQt6tf57eM44Thg.webp?size=large)

### brittrb commented on 2025-11-20

Yours looks pretty good to me!

### Susi commented on 2025-11-20

Thank you!

#### Susi replied on 2025-11-20

This is how it used to look before

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/95e0GSEi-uEtYGykgkQWM-5mv0WqrGeZGuzRfmZUs-0/h8lgmmkNTSKH1DPI1iU2iw.webp?size=large)

### brittrb commented on 2025-11-20

I wonder if moving them stresses them?

#### Susi replied on 2025-11-20

Maybe you’re right. Your fern looks so pretty!

### Carrie commented on 2025-11-20

Could you put a humidifier in the room that your fern in is? I’ve always found ferns to be a little fussy. The one that I had for years did well in my bathroom which had south facing window but filtered light.

#### Susi replied on 2025-11-20

I’ll try that, thank you!

### jlsKenzy commented on 2025-11-20

I'll first say I haven't had a lot of luck with ferns. The maidenhair I've had for about 5 months took some trial and error. Right now the set up that seems to be working is that it's in a self-watering pot. Close to the humidifier. It's on the bottom shelf partially shaded by nearby plants from the east-window morning light and a nearby growlight.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HwjMrPOHmLTkQ5A0solZePTdaHKQmkzzBieVnrs36j4/nRYwQOecS6C0ZeFrJaUj_Q.webp?size=large)

### Gianna commented on 2025-11-20

I think ferns are probably underwatered and need way more humidity than they get to thrive. I’d try adding a humidifier and even watering more often. Here’s mine for credentials 🫡

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3pLPlCDV8Y4PqBNIsAz24CP27ljPB_llVzTH3bSIE5U/q0yyglKDR_C998ARDxupLg.webp?size=large)

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