Fern stems turning brown
Kelley Griffin
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Maidenhair Fern turning brown
Comments (2)Ours turned brown also - allowed it to dry out. It came back (small leaved variety did not the large leaf) but it was definately hurt. We now use a water grabber type product (gel) and mix it 1 part to 6 parts soil whenever we buy new ferns that will be severely hurt by lack of water. Seems to be working out....See MoreTomato stem cracking and leaves turning brown help please!
Comments (6)There's no such thing as "wilt". There are various diseases that are wilts, such as fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, etc. However, these are soilborne diseases, and if growing tomatoes in containers in fresh potting mix, they are really unlikely. LG, I don't know where you are, but in most places in the US in July, a container plant requires frequent watering once it gets big and has a large root system. Usually daily watering--sometimes more if you're somewhere very hot. Try to water consistently. And even if it rains, remember that a big plant with lots of foliage often directs the rain away from the container. So check moisture levels first before deciding you don't need to water because it rained. <Should I try to tape the cracks or leave them alone?> Just leave them alone. The plant will be fine. Tomato stalks are very resilient. Contained vertical cracks like that will barely affect the plant's growth and production at all. <Do you think if I water them more frequently the plants will come back?> Yes. <I also read something about removing the brown leaves since they are essentially dead/dying?> Yes, prune off the affected foliage. Necrotic plant tissue offers a foothold for fungal and bacterial disease organisms, so you want to remove it if possible....See MoreMaidenhair fern turning brown
Comments (4)Forgot to mention, I'm in NY so it's been pretty cold. It went into the 20s on Friday, which is why I think the heat may help...See Morebirds nest fern turning brown at the edges
Comments (1)I have one also. It was beginning to have brown tips until I bought a humidifier...See MoreKelley Griffin
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