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title: "Did my fern die? It was below freezing for about 3 days and I forgot…"
description: "Did my fern die? It was below freezing for about 3 days and I forgot to take it inside (this is my first outdoor plant) 😣 Is there any way to save it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/65a999b520069599f6b57987"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Camille"
published: "2024-01-18T21:35:49.306Z"
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# Did my fern die? It was below freezing for about 3 days and I forgot…

_Posted by Camille on 2024-01-18_

Did my fern die? It was below freezing for about 3 days and I forgot to take it inside (this is my first outdoor plant) 😣 Is there any way to save it?

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## 3 comments

### 9s commented on 2024-01-18

I’ve left my Boston outside during winter and it completely died down to the base of the pot before regrowing following year. You could keep it and try?

#### Camille replied on 2024-01-19

Mines a Boston too I believe! To promote regrowth, did you cut any of the brown leaves off? Should I just continue to leave it outside (as long as it’s not freezing temps)? Should I keep watering it and just keep my fingers crossed? Thanks in advance!

#### 9s replied on 2024-01-19

I cut everything off because i thought it was dead. Left it under my benches outside then it came back. I was very surprised lol

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