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brown tips on Maidenhair Fern
Quick answer
If your Maidenhair Fern has brown tips, the most likely cause is: Fluoride and chlorine in tap water accumulate in frond tips, causing chemical burn and necrosis; low humidity exacerbates tip damage
Start here:
- 1. Switch to distilled or filtered water immediately
- 2. Flush soil with distilled water to remove mineral buildup
Why Maidenhair Fern gets brown tips
Fluoride and chlorine in tap water accumulate in frond tips, causing chemical burn and necrosis; low humidity exacerbates tip damage
How to reverse brown tips on Maidenhair Fern
- 1
Switch to distilled or filtered water immediately
- 2
Flush soil with distilled water to remove mineral buildup
- 3
Trim brown tips with sterilized scissors
- 4
Add pebble tray for supplemental humidity
Keep brown tips off this Maidenhair Fern
Water with distilled, filtered, or rainwater only; never use untreated tap water; maintain humidity above 60%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes brown tips on Maidenhair Fern?
Fluoride and chlorine in tap water accumulate in frond tips, causing chemical burn and necrosis; low humidity exacerbates tip damage
How do I fix brown tips on Maidenhair Fern?
Switch to distilled or filtered water immediately. Flush soil with distilled water to remove mineral buildup.
How do I keep brown tips from coming back on Maidenhair Fern?
Water with distilled, filtered, or rainwater only; never use untreated tap water; maintain humidity above 60%