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Posted 1d ago by @LikelyChaya33

Does it stand a chance, also is there any way I can aid i...

So my mom had in her frustration accidentally picked up the cleaning spray mister instead of the plant water spray mister and had ā€˜watered’ Sherlock, hence the deadness…but I had found these new sprouts today, is it possible that it’s coming back? Oh also I haven’t changed the soil yet as I had just heard about this as of yesterday why it was dead looking. Should I immediately repot Sherlock in clean fresh soil and clean the pot or should I leave it for now?

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4ft to light, indirect
6ā€ pot with drainage
Last watered 1 day ago
Best Answer
Yes!! Those new green fronds are actually a really good sign—it means the rhizome may still be alive and Sherlock could definitely recoverI wouldn’t repot it immediately, though, because disturbing the roots while it’s trying to recover could add more stress. I’d gently remove the completely dead/dried fronds, keep the soil consistently moist (but not soggy), and give it bright indirect light + good humidity. Since cleaning spray was accidentally used, if a significant amount got into the soil, I’d consider flushing the soil thoroughly with plain water to help remove any residue. If it was only a small amount, I’d leave the soil alone for now and watch the new growth. The fact that you’re seeing fresh green growth is definitely encouraging!
I’m not exactly sure but I would take that as a hopeful sign šŸ¤žšŸ»
@GemGliricidia54 omg thank you so much
@LikelyChaya33 no problem I like ferns so I know a bit about them