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Re: Ferns

At 02:05 PM 4/2/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>I have a Dwarf Tree fern that was doing great until recently and now
>many of the "leaf" edges are turning brown and curling under.  The plant
>receives a moderate amount of light and it is sitting atop a tray filled
>with pebbles and water to increase the humidity level around the plant.
>It is still continuing to sent out new fronds but they too are
>developing the brown edges.  Does anyone have a suggestion of what might
>be causing this?
>
>Sincerely,
>Kim
>
How long has it been since you repotted your fern?  I wonder if there is a
build-up of salts in the soil.  It might be worth repotting or leaching.

Ruth Z
Ruth Zavitz                                     
rzavitz@execulink.com                            
Freelance Writer & Gardening Consultant, zone 6 Southern Ontario
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