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title: "Hi there guys I am new to this app. But I have joined as I needed…"
description: "Hi there guys I am new to this app. But I have joined as I needed some advice . My blue star fern is not really happy and I am unsure why 😥, if anyone has any…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Cristina"
published: "2025-09-16T12:06:15.262063Z"
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# Hi there guys I am new to this app. But I have joined as I needed…

_Posted by Cristina on 2025-09-16_

Hi there guys I am new to this app. But I have joined as I needed some advice .

My blue star fern is not really happy and I am unsure why 😥, if anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated ❤️

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## 6 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-09-16

Oh yeah i have had one of these. It didn't fair out well 😥. The only thing i can think of is maybe more humidity?

### Debbie commented on 2025-09-16

It looks very dry? Ferns like moist soil and shade.

### Cristina commented on 2025-09-16

Fair , I was just afraid not to over water it , might give it a wee spray and put it away from direct sunlight, thank you gals

#### Aroidmama replied on 2025-11-03

Was she in direct sunlight? That’s a no, no for most ferns. I tend to slack on watering them on time and they decline. Lightly moist soil but not waterlogged. I know it sounds easy but… I too feared overwatering. You got this, happy growing.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-16

Give it soil with good drainage and water it often. Try small gravel or cactus soil at the bottom to prevent root rot, then a mix of soil and sphagnum for moisture retention closer to the roots. Also give any dry and dead leaves a tug; they pull right out when the fern is done with them

#### Cristina replied on 2025-09-17

Thank you

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