Why do her leaves look like this?

2β pot with drainage

Last watered 2 months ago
Ah. The prized maidenhair. These are notoriously tough plants. They love a warm humid environment, which is tough to provide. I went to a fern show a few months ago to try to learn from the enthusiasts, and all of the ferns looked similar. This article might be helpful⦠https://www.thespruce.com/grow-adiantum-ferns-1902722
@FitHorminum12 Welcome to Greg, Erin!
Are you a beginner plant enthusiast, seasoned pro, or somewhere in between?
Whichever, do not get frustrated, because these plants are not easy, as @teacher12 said. Really there aren't many in the fern realm that are "easy."
If you have a cabinet or greenhouse where your fern can bask in the spa day in and day out, that will get you the best results. Misting leaves can work the opposite of what we want to believe, as it can introduce fungal infections, but we often "go there" in an attempt to increase humidity.
If this plant is really a starter in a 2.5" pot, I would suggest you try your hand at a terrarium! Walmart has a great large glass lidded container for around $13 last time I looked (sort of like a huge mason jar). Put rocks or leca on the bottom (1 to 2 in), sprinkle on some horticultural charcoal about a handful, then add soil that's appropriate for tropical plants, plant your fern, spritz the soil with water (don't soak it), and close the lid. This will create a greenhouse-like environment that your fern should love. Ferns do get big, so expect it to outgrow the container. But, you can keep it trimmed to right size it to the terrarium. Or you can pull sections out and repot them in new terrariums.
Good luck!
Are you a beginner plant enthusiast, seasoned pro, or somewhere in between?
Whichever, do not get frustrated, because these plants are not easy, as @teacher12 said. Really there aren't many in the fern realm that are "easy."
If you have a cabinet or greenhouse where your fern can bask in the spa day in and day out, that will get you the best results. Misting leaves can work the opposite of what we want to believe, as it can introduce fungal infections, but we often "go there" in an attempt to increase humidity.
If this plant is really a starter in a 2.5" pot, I would suggest you try your hand at a terrarium! Walmart has a great large glass lidded container for around $13 last time I looked (sort of like a huge mason jar). Put rocks or leca on the bottom (1 to 2 in), sprinkle on some horticultural charcoal about a handful, then add soil that's appropriate for tropical plants, plant your fern, spritz the soil with water (don't soak it), and close the lid. This will create a greenhouse-like environment that your fern should love. Ferns do get big, so expect it to outgrow the container. But, you can keep it trimmed to right size it to the terrarium. Or you can pull sections out and repot them in new terrariums.
Good luck!
@UltraKoreanfir thank you for this!
@teacher12 thank you!
@FitHorminum12 You are most welcome! π. Might I add that terrariums are quite fun to put together. I'm gathering the necessaries to put together my 2nd and maybe 3rd! π