Best way to revive plants
I need some serious help for this one, my sister asked me to see if I can revive her plants 🥴 does anyone have any advice or tricks to bring them back from the dead?
I think the ferns are too far gone but she still wants me to at least try
#DeadPlant #help
I think the ferns are too far gone but she still wants me to at least try
#DeadPlant #help
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@ittle.squid your peace lily looks way overwatered causing the brown tips. I would cut off the brown leaves with sterilized scissors with rubbing alcohol. Only water when the soil is dry about 2” to 3” below the soils surface.
On your fern it looks to be underwatered and getting sunburned. I would cut back all the dead leaves with sterilized scissors. It may look a bit scrawny once you do that, but it’s a start. Relocate it to get less sun and check the roots as well.
A dying fern is usually because of underwatering or the humidity is too low which saps moisture from the leaves causing them to turn brown and crispy. Indoor ferns prefer a humidity of 50% and require the soil to be consistently moist to prevent the leaves turning brown and dying.
Most indoor ferns (such as Boston, Maidenhair, Birds nest, Rabbit foot, Asparagus ferns etc.) are native to tropical climates where they thrive in high levels of humidity, consistently moist soil, cool stable temperatures, and in shady conditions under a woodland canopy.
To revive a dying fern it is important to replicate the fern’s native environment by increasing the humidity, planting the fern in moist organic soil and locating the fern in a shady area at a stable and relatively cool temperature.
Conditions: Reason for Fern dying:
Low Humidity: Indoor ferns prefer a humidity of at least 30%. The air in houses is too dry for most ferns.
Dry Soil: Ferns require consistently moist soil. The leaves turn brown and crispy due to drought and low humidity.
Too Much Sun: Ferns prefer shade or some filtered light. Too much sun cause brown, dying leaves.
Too Much Airflow: Air conditioning, forced air, draughts and convection currents from sources of heat dry out ferns.
Soil is Saturated: Ferns require moist, yet well draining soil. Saturated soil causes root rot.
Temperature: The optimal temperature for indoor ferns is between 65°F to 75°F. High or low temperatures can cause a dying fern.
I hope this helps.
On your fern it looks to be underwatered and getting sunburned. I would cut back all the dead leaves with sterilized scissors. It may look a bit scrawny once you do that, but it’s a start. Relocate it to get less sun and check the roots as well.
A dying fern is usually because of underwatering or the humidity is too low which saps moisture from the leaves causing them to turn brown and crispy. Indoor ferns prefer a humidity of 50% and require the soil to be consistently moist to prevent the leaves turning brown and dying.
Most indoor ferns (such as Boston, Maidenhair, Birds nest, Rabbit foot, Asparagus ferns etc.) are native to tropical climates where they thrive in high levels of humidity, consistently moist soil, cool stable temperatures, and in shady conditions under a woodland canopy.
To revive a dying fern it is important to replicate the fern’s native environment by increasing the humidity, planting the fern in moist organic soil and locating the fern in a shady area at a stable and relatively cool temperature.
Conditions: Reason for Fern dying:
Low Humidity: Indoor ferns prefer a humidity of at least 30%. The air in houses is too dry for most ferns.
Dry Soil: Ferns require consistently moist soil. The leaves turn brown and crispy due to drought and low humidity.
Too Much Sun: Ferns prefer shade or some filtered light. Too much sun cause brown, dying leaves.
Too Much Airflow: Air conditioning, forced air, draughts and convection currents from sources of heat dry out ferns.
Soil is Saturated: Ferns require moist, yet well draining soil. Saturated soil causes root rot.
Temperature: The optimal temperature for indoor ferns is between 65°F to 75°F. High or low temperatures can cause a dying fern.
I hope this helps.
I would check the roots too, but they may be too far gone. Can you share the plant cards? I’m wondering if maybe the plants aren’t getting enough light too, along with some over or under watering. Ferns seem to be very particular. There might be some hope for the fuller looking peace lily. Good luck!
I bet with patience and some plant surgery on the roots that the peace lily can be saved. (Are there two peace lilies?) It looks like it's overwatered like @KikiGoldblatt said.
The fern? Hummm. I wonder it it didn't get enough humidity or light. That one needs bright, indirect light and lots of humidity. I don't have high hope for that one unless there is new growth near the soil.
Both plant will take a while to recover.
The fern? Hummm. I wonder it it didn't get enough humidity or light. That one needs bright, indirect light and lots of humidity. I don't have high hope for that one unless there is new growth near the soil.
Both plant will take a while to recover.
@KikiGoldblatt @sarahsalith I just asked when she watered them last and she said it was over a month ago 😭💀
@ittle.squid those plants need to be repotted- at least the peace lily. It'll give it the best chance if she wants the challenge of saving the plant. I would put the plants in a smaller pot with good drainage.
I have to work hard to pay attention to my hanging plants. Many times it's out-of-sight-out-of-mind.
Maybe you can share a Greg link with your sister and you can get a few free months! 😉
I have to work hard to pay attention to my hanging plants. Many times it's out-of-sight-out-of-mind.
Maybe you can share a Greg link with your sister and you can get a few free months! 😉