Is there any saving this fern?
Ive had this birds nest fern for a few months now and it was doing well. Much better than my last one. Tho I was away in the hospital for 5 days with my wife for the arrival of our child and its been looking like this since. I repotted since the old pot looked like it wasn't keeping any moisture. Its in a mix of orchid and potting mix
#BirdsNestFern
#BirdsNestFern
9ft to light, indirect
7” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 hours ago
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Hi John Paul, congrats on your new addition!! Here’s some info on your Birds Nest….hope it helps. “ This looks a Bird's Nest Fern showing signs of severe distress, specifically browning and rotting foliage. The dark browning along the midrib and center of the plant suggests it may be suffering from crown rot, likely caused by water getting trapped in the center rosette. Immediate steps to save the plant include checking the roots for rot, pruning dead leaves, and ensuring the plant is not in direct afternoon sunlight. To prevent further damage, water sparingly and avoid getting water directly into the center of the plant. For the best soil for this plant is a loose, rich, chunkier potting mix that provides excellent drainage while holding onto light moisture. In nature, these ferns are epiphytes (they grow on trees rather than in deep dirt), so heavy, dense soil will suffocate their roots and accelerate root rot. Stay away from heavy garden soil, pure topsoil, or mixes with added moisture-control chemical crystals. Also- not sure about 9 feet away from light. It definitely needs to be closer
