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PUBLIC CASE · Vienna, AprMILD · Fern · Fungal infection
FZ-0403-S

Coating on fern fronds

Nephrolepis exaltataFern

Fungal infectionVienna, Apr12 days
Boston fern fronds with crisp brown edges.
FIG. 01
Fungal infection
Nephrolepis exaltata
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence79%
Recovery12 days
SeverityMILD

DIAGNOSIS

Mild fungal infection, likely powdery mildew. Surface-level, early stage.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Isolate the plant

  2. 02

    Spray with baking soda solution (1 tsp per litre)

  3. 03

    Reduce humidity, improve airflow

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