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title: "Hello, all! I have this birds nest fern that is very healthy! The…"
description: "Hello, all! I have this birds nest fern that is very healthy! The fronds are firm and bright green. However, the tips of some of the fronds are a bit brown. Is…"
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author: "eve"
published: "2024-08-21T21:28:23.089994Z"
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# Hello, all! I have this birds nest fern that is very healthy! The…

_Posted by eve on 2024-08-21_

Hello, all! I have this birds nest fern that is very healthy! The fronds are firm and bright green. However, the tips of some of the fronds are a bit brown. Is it something with watering or sun? I’m not sure! Thanks for any help you might have :)

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## 4 comments

### Maddie commented on 2024-08-21

The same as happening with mine, and I can’t figure it out either!

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### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2024-08-22

Technically water. The thing is, most ferns are very finicky. They want their soil to be constantly moist and humidity at like 70%. Even keeping them in a greenhouse is difficult. Apparently some of them are sensitive to fluoride as well. Thus, many ferns’ leaves will often get brown and crispy in places no matter what we do. It’s fine though, still healthy. Not a ton you can do about it without bending over backwards.

#### eve replied on 2024-08-22

Ahhh thank you so much! I can try misting the soil more often.

### DanishGramma commented on 2024-08-22

I use distilled water for all my plants

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