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PUBLIC CASE · Stockholm, AprMODERATE · Fern · Underwatering
FZ-0413-I

Boston fern crisping at the edges

Nephrolepis exaltataFern

UnderwateringStockholm, Apr12 days
Boston fern fronds with crisp brown edges.
FIG. 01
Underwatering
Nephrolepis exaltata
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence90%
Recovery12 days
SeverityMODERATE

DIAGNOSIS

Edge necrosis on the fronds. Combination of low humidity and soil drying between waterings. Standard winter heating-season issue.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Deep watering; let excess drain

  2. 02

    Move away from radiator, add a humidifier

  3. 03

    Trim crisped tips — they will not recover

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