We did everything we could, from pruning away dying leaves to watering heavily a few times a day. Of course I was inspired to try growing one of our own. Why have you repotted them three times?i have been watering my fern in the center wrongly for months what can i do now to save it. Too little water, and the fern's fronds will also begin to droop. I have a bird’s nest fern. Possibilities include bird's nest fern (If you are watering correctly and your fern begins to look sickly with droopy or discolored leaves, the plant's environment may be to blame. Bird's nest ferns can only tolerate winters outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 11 and 12, but you can grow them indoors anywhere.Most ferns scald in bright sunlight. If the yellowing starts at the ends of the fronds this is probably normal aging. Problem: Plant Doesn’t Grow. That’s where I keep plants that I know need more water so I can keep a close eye on them. The leaves (have a brown mid-rib and wavy margin) grow up to about 2ft long from a rosette of fronds where new leaves appear when the plant is producing new growth. But taking care of a bird’s nest fern simply comes down to (in my case, anyway) remembering to water them regularly and upping the humidity a bit. Then, a cousin who’s always dabbled in some form of agriculture suggested that we heap mulch around the fern. As the water evaporates, it keeps the air in the immediate area moist. My post (along with pictures) has been up for 5+ hours and gotten no response.I’m not sure of the exact “name” for it, but it resembles the fuzz that grows on the “feeted” ferns. Ferns can be a little tricky. Do you know what this stuff is? If the yellow is starting from the base of the fronds then the temperature is likely on the high side, find a cooler place in your home for it to live. See how the fern flourished under the apple mango tree? A fern in the same family, the Hi! When white or brown scales appear on the plants, they produce a black mold-like substance on the fronds. The professional tree-cutters did a wonderful job of protecting the fern when they cut the tree down, and the fern looked fine when they were done. Boston ferns can grow outdoors in USDA zones 9 through 11. i am wondering if you did find anything else out. I, unfortunately, have killed more than one in the past. Q. bird’s nest fern broke off in the wind My bird’s nest fern (sitting on the front veranda) snapped off in the wind we had last night. * Had the plant for about a month. Ferns can be a little tricky. Ferns with thick leaves, such as the bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus), tolerate dryer air than lacy-leaved ferns. Slugs are yet another problem pest for birds nest ferns. It’s important to never get water on the crown or it will develop plant diseases. Mix fertilizer for your fern at half-strength, which is one-half tablespoon of granules or 5 to 10 drops of liquid per gallon of water, and use it only once a month from April through September. Why are the leaves on my Bird's Nest Fern turning yellow? It looks like a bunch of lettuce.Here is one that is quite easy to find compared to others. If your birds nest fern has been in the same pot a long time you might find it difficult to get out. The wide rippled leaves of a Bird’s Nest fern emerge from a central rosette or crown that looks like a fuzzy brown funnel. The fern grows more slowly now, but it seems settled where it is.The fern today - a nice focal point I'm building around!The only problem with the mulching method is that there are a lot of insects living in there that affect the plants I’ve put around the fern. Transplant the fern if it currently grows in direct sunlight and has browned leaflets or fronds. Too much bright light damages the leaves and makes them look pale instead of bright apple green. I have decided to keep these ferns together on my counter in the kitchen. thanks…Rabbit’s fern or bird’s nest? I am glad I found your site and this post. It hasn’t turned into anything else and my plant is doing fine, so I think it was just the fuzzy stuff that is on ferns. Mike Kincaid 2,520,200 views Rabbit's foot fern (Davallia fejeensis, zones 10 through 12) and Japanese holly fern (Cyrtomium falcatum, zones 6 through 10) are exceptions that like the soil to dry slightly before watering. Bird’s nest fern, also known as nest fern or Asplenium nidus, is the perfect houseplant to add an elegant, tropical look to your space.This fern features wavy, lance-shaped leaves extending two to three feet from a central rosette, rather than the lacy or feathery fronds of its fellow ferns. I even posted in a plant group online.